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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1321 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $844 | $503 | $354 | $678 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $98 | $151 | $44 | $157 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $121 | $134 | $81 | $261 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $25 | $39 | $18 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $63 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $9 | $13 | $6 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $14 | $0 | $2 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $4 | $4 | $15 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $23 | $89 | $22 | $110 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $14 | $57 | $9 | $107 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $19 | $57 | $23 | $105 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $54 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| 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% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 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.. |
| 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |