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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Very High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1984 | $2498 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $965 | $1174 | $717 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $136 | $175 | $148 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $271 | $313 | $280 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $37 | $51 | $45 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $164 | $196 | $96 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $63 | $78 | $95 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $27 | $44 | $25 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $10 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $29 | $54 | $45 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $24 | $20 | $24 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $47 | $82 | $66 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $65 | $44 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $65 | $142 | $82 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $50 | $64 | $48 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |