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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |