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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $1549 | $1984 | $2498 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $618 | $965 | $1174 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $129 | $136 | $175 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $269 | $271 | $313 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $32 | $37 | $51 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $151 | $164 | $196 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $27 | $24 | $10 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $55 | $63 | $78 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $21 | $27 | $44 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $49 | $18 | $49 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $19 | $29 | $54 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $43 | $47 | $82 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $36 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $56 | $65 | $142 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $30 | $50 | $64 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |