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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $1549 | $1867 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $480 | $499 | $844 | $618 | $778 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $82 | $108 | $98 | $129 | $281 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $174 | $202 | $121 | $269 | $182 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $22 | $29 | $25 | $32 | $49 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $77 | $120 | $95 | $151 | $159 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $9 | $11 | $27 | $25 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $23 | $36 | $9 | $55 | $11 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $21 | $9 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $49 | $24 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $22 | $24 | $24 | $19 | $81 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $46 | $43 | $23 | $43 | $64 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $15 | $37 | $14 | $36 | $69 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $57 | $48 | $19 | $56 | $65 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $37 | $26 | $10 | $30 | $51 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |