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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $1167 | $2143 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $503 | $923 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $151 | $127 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $134 | $207 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $39 | $42 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $72 | $160 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $20 | $17 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $13 | $9 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $3 | $97 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $4 | $217 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $89 | $77 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $57 | $42 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $57 | $54 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $21 | $101 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants | 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 |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |