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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1549 | $959 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $618 | $316 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $129 | $161 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $269 | $128 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $32 | $35 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $151 | $88 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $27 | $4 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $55 | $15 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $21 | $15 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $19 | $6 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $15 | $2 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $43 | $74 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $36 | $34 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $56 | $71 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $30 | $10 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |