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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - June, September - November | September - December | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2384 | $1321 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $932 | $844 | $717 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $121 | $98 | $148 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $403 | $121 | $280 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $45 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $213 | $95 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $10 | $11 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $127 | $9 | $95 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $48 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $14 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $81 | $24 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $33 | $4 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $112 | $23 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $81 | $14 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $93 | $19 | $82 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $59 | $10 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |