Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - October | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2384 | $1351 | $959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1759 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $932 | $615 | $316 | $965 | $1174 | $717 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $121 | $114 | $161 | $136 | $175 | $148 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $403 | $165 | $128 | $271 | $313 | $280 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $45 | $38 | $35 | $37 | $51 | $45 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $213 | $133 | $88 | $164 | $196 | $96 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $10 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $10 | $21 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $127 | $21 | $15 | $63 | $78 | $95 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $48 | $9 | $15 | $27 | $44 | $25 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $10 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $81 | $29 | $6 | $29 | $54 | $45 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $33 | $29 | $2 | $24 | $20 | $24 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $112 | $45 | $74 | $47 | $82 | $66 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $81 | $30 | $34 | $65 | $44 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $93 | $59 | $71 | $65 | $142 | $82 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $59 | $31 | $10 | $50 | $64 | $48 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
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 | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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