|
Austin ๐บ๐ธ
|
Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
|
Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
|
Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
|
Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
|
Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
|
|
| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $1549 | $1833 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $618 | $1066 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $129 | $95 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $269 | $210 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $32 | $25 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $151 | $130 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $27 | $7 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $55 | $33 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $21 | $14 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $49 | $16 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $19 | $55 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $15 | $26 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $43 | $54 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $36 | $31 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $56 | $40 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $30 | $32 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | 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 | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Uber, Bolt | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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 | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | 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 | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |