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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1230 | $959 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $499 | $316 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $108 | $161 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $202 | $128 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $29 | $35 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $120 | $88 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $9 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $36 | $15 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $27 | $15 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $13 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $24 | $6 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $7 | $2 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $43 | $74 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $37 | $34 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $48 | $71 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $26 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | 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 and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, fideuร , 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 | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |