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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Low | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | January - April, December | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $1293 | $5431 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $732 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $87 | $383 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $131 | $656 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $18 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $96 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $16 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $21 | $220 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $14 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $8 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $73 | $195 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $15 | $55 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $54 | $197 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $20 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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 | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |