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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| 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 almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1549 | $1984 | $1759 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $618 | $965 | $717 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $129 | $136 | $148 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $269 | $271 | $280 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $32 | $37 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $151 | $164 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $27 | $24 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $55 | $63 | $95 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $21 | $27 | $25 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $49 | $18 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $19 | $29 | $45 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $15 | $24 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $43 | $47 | $66 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $36 | $65 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $56 | $65 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $30 | $50 | $48 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |