Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Catalan, Spanish | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2384 | $2200 | $1549 | $1959 | $1984 | $922 | $1293 | $1289 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $932 | $939 | $618 | $678 | $965 | $400 | $732 | $567 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $121 | $188 | $129 | $157 | $136 | $91 | $87 | $10 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $403 | $271 | $269 | $261 | $271 | $151 | $131 | $227 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $45 | $57 | $32 | $56 | $37 | $21 | $18 | $27 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $213 | $174 | $151 | $209 | $164 | $79 | $96 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $10 | $23 | $27 | $35 | $24 | $4 | $16 | $10 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $127 | $88 | $55 | $63 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $30 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $48 | $58 | $21 | $42 | $27 | $12 | $14 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $17 | $49 | $45 | $18 | $16 | $0 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $81 | $64 | $19 | $28 | $29 | $13 | $8 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $33 | $37 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $112 | $63 | $43 | $110 | $47 | $43 | $73 | $82 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $81 | $66 | $36 | $107 | $65 | $22 | $15 | $23 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $93 | $99 | $56 | $105 | $65 | $30 | $54 | $62 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $30 | $54 | $50 | $27 | $20 | $29 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
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 | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |