Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Romanian | Turkish | Greek | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Low | High | Very high | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | May - September | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | May - September | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2200 | $1351 | $659 | $1959 | $5431 | $1759 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $939 | $615 | $354 | $678 | $2891 | $717 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $188 | $114 | $44 | $157 | $383 | $148 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $271 | $165 | $81 | $261 | $656 | $280 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $57 | $38 | $18 | $56 | $72 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $174 | $133 | $49 | $209 | $326 | $96 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $23 | $7 | $3 | $35 | $45 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $88 | $21 | $6 | $63 | $220 | $95 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $58 | $9 | $6 | $42 | $78 | $25 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $25 | $2 | $45 | $30 | $10 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $64 | $29 | $11 | $28 | $100 | $45 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $74 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $63 | $45 | $22 | $110 | $195 | $66 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $66 | $30 | $9 | $107 | $55 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $99 | $59 | $23 | $105 | $197 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $56 | $31 | $15 | $54 | $109 | $48 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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 | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |