Austin vs Barbados vs Barcelona vs Hanoi vs Porto vs Sofia

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Population 926,426 110,000 5,585,556 8,053,663 237,559 1,270,169
Official language(s) English (de facto) English, Bajan Creole Catalan, Spanish Vietnamese Portuguese Bulgarian
Level of English Very high Very high High Moderate Very High High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - May April - June, September - November January, February, October - December May - September April-June, September-October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) 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. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes No
Average monthly costs $3484 $2702 $2384 $1167 $1759 $1289
Rent $1650 $1054 $932 $503 $717 $567
Groceries $243 $234 $121 $151 $148 $10
Dining out $396 $345 $403 $134 $280 $227
Cafe $66 $75 $45 $39 $45 $27
Coworking space $331 $321 $213 $72 $96 $140
Mobile internet $40 $49 $10 $4 $21 $10
Public transportation $110 $35 $127 $20 $95 $30
Taxis $73 $106 $48 $13 $25 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $24 $0 $10 $40
Sport and cultural events $54 $37 $81 $3 $45 $18
Museums and sights $11 $36 $33 $4 $24 $12
Nightlife $124 $96 $112 $89 $66 $82
Gym $62 $86 $81 $57 $56 $23
Yoga $139 $130 $93 $57 $82 $62
Massage $89 $99 $59 $21 $48 $29
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Digicel Vodafone, Movistar Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, MEO, NOS 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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft None available Cabify, FreeNow Grab, GoViet Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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 104 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow