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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | High | Very High | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | September - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $1321 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $844 | $717 | $797 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $121 | $188 | $98 | $148 | $356 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $403 | $271 | $121 | $280 | $211 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $45 | $57 | $25 | $45 | $69 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $213 | $174 | $95 | $96 | $222 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $10 | $23 | $11 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $127 | $88 | $9 | $95 | $40 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $17 | $14 | $10 | $13 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $81 | $64 | $24 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $33 | $37 | $4 | $24 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $112 | $63 | $23 | $66 | $93 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $81 | $66 | $14 | $56 | $69 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $93 | $99 | $19 | $82 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $10 | $48 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |