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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | 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) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2384 | $1097 | $974 | $659 | $1867 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $932 | $480 | $274 | $354 | $778 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $121 | $82 | $169 | $44 | $281 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $403 | $174 | $108 | $81 | $182 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $45 | $22 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $213 | $77 | $95 | $49 | $159 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $127 | $23 | $60 | $6 | $11 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $48 | $28 | $20 | $6 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $17 | $10 | $2 | $24 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $81 | $22 | $8 | $11 | $81 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $33 | $7 | $8 | $15 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $112 | $46 | $62 | $22 | $64 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $81 | $15 | $41 | $9 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $93 | $57 | $55 | $23 | $65 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $59 | $37 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
| 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 día. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |