Austin vs Bangkok vs Madrid vs Mexico City vs Porto vs Tbilisi vs Ubud

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 926,426 5,680,000 6,578,0179 8,850,000 237,559 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai Spanish Spanish Portuguese Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Moderate Very High Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, November, December March - May, September - November March - May, October, November May - September March - June May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1560 $2498 $1867 $1759 $1462 $1363
Rent $1650 $616 $1174 $778 $717 $752 $658
Groceries $243 $191 $175 $281 $148 $112 $150
Dining out $396 $168 $313 $182 $280 $169 $10
Cafe $66 $45 $51 $49 $45 $45 $28
Coworking space $331 $127 $196 $159 $96 $125 $106
Mobile internet $40 $23 $10 $25 $21 $4 $3
Public transportation $110 $32 $78 $11 $95 $8 $53
Taxis $73 $19 $44 $9 $25 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $49 $24 $10 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $46 $54 $81 $45 $21 $14
Museums and sights $11 $21 $20 $20 $24 $9 $9
Nightlife $124 $50 $82 $64 $66 $53 $118
Gym $62 $96 $44 $69 $56 $33 $72
Yoga $139 $98 $142 $65 $82 $37 $87
Massage $89 $11 $64 $51 $48 $53 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% for restaurants, bars and services Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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 Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food stalls, local markets, shophouse 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! Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 416 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow