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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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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | 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) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $659 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $480 | $499 | $503 | $354 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $82 | $108 | $151 | $44 | $175 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $174 | $202 | $134 | $81 | $313 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $22 | $29 | $39 | $18 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $77 | $120 | $72 | $49 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $9 | $4 | $3 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $23 | $36 | $20 | $6 | $78 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $28 | $27 | $13 | $6 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $2 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $22 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $46 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $15 | $37 | $57 | $9 | $44 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $57 | $48 | $57 | $23 | $142 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $37 | $26 | $21 | $15 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |