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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | 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) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2384 | $1351 | $659 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $932 | $615 | $354 | $778 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $121 | $114 | $44 | $281 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $403 | $165 | $81 | $182 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $45 | $38 | $18 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $213 | $133 | $49 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $10 | $7 | $3 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $127 | $21 | $6 | $11 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $48 | $9 | $6 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $25 | $2 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $81 | $29 | $11 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $33 | $29 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $112 | $45 | $22 | $64 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $81 | $30 | $9 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $93 | $59 | $23 | $65 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $59 | $31 | $15 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 |
| 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |