Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | Low | Low | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | March - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | January - March, December | March - June |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1230 | $1321 | $959 | $1833 | $1462 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $499 | $844 | $316 | $1066 | $752 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $108 | $98 | $161 | $95 | $112 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $202 | $121 | $128 | $210 | $169 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $29 | $25 | $35 | $25 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $120 | $95 | $88 | $130 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $7 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $36 | $9 | $15 | $33 | $8 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $27 | $9 | $15 | $14 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $24 | $24 | $6 | $55 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $7 | $4 | $2 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $43 | $23 | $74 | $54 | $53 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $37 | $14 | $34 | $31 | $33 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $48 | $19 | $71 | $40 | $37 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $26 | $10 | $10 | $32 | $53 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |