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Austin 🇺🇸
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Population 926,426 110,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,850,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) English, Bajan Creole Romanian Hungarian Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high Very high High High High Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - May April - October March - June, September - November September - December March - May, October, November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2702 $1351 $1230 $1321 $1867
Rent $1650 $1054 $615 $499 $844 $778
Groceries $243 $234 $114 $108 $98 $281
Dining out $396 $345 $165 $202 $121 $182
Cafe $66 $75 $38 $29 $25 $49
Coworking space $331 $321 $133 $120 $95 $159
Mobile internet $40 $49 $7 $9 $11 $25
Public transportation $110 $35 $21 $36 $9 $11
Taxis $73 $106 $9 $27 $9 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $25 $13 $14 $24
Sport and cultural events $54 $37 $29 $24 $24 $81
Museums and sights $11 $36 $29 $7 $4 $20
Nightlife $124 $96 $45 $43 $23 $64
Gym $62 $86 $30 $37 $14 $69
Yoga $139 $130 $59 $48 $19 $65
Massage $89 $99 $31 $26 $10 $51
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Digicel Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal 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% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft None available Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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 Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores 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 Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow