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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $1549 | $659 | $1867 | $5431 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $618 | $354 | $778 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $121 | $82 | $129 | $44 | $281 | $383 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $403 | $174 | $269 | $81 | $182 | $656 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $45 | $22 | $32 | $18 | $49 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $213 | $77 | $151 | $49 | $159 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $10 | $11 | $27 | $3 | $25 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $127 | $23 | $55 | $6 | $11 | $220 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $48 | $28 | $21 | $6 | $9 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $17 | $49 | $2 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $81 | $22 | $19 | $11 | $81 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $33 | $7 | $15 | $15 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $112 | $46 | $43 | $22 | $64 | $195 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $81 | $15 | $36 | $9 | $69 | $55 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $93 | $57 | $56 | $23 | $65 | $197 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $59 | $37 | $30 | $15 | $51 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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 | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |