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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1097 | $1959 | $2498 | $1867 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $480 | $678 | $1174 | $778 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $82 | $157 | $175 | $281 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $174 | $261 | $313 | $182 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $22 | $56 | $51 | $49 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $77 | $209 | $196 | $159 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $35 | $10 | $25 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $23 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $28 | $42 | $44 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $45 | $49 | $24 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $22 | $28 | $54 | $81 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $7 | $8 | $20 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $46 | $110 | $82 | $64 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $15 | $107 | $44 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $57 | $105 | $142 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $37 | $54 | $64 | $51 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 día. Community markets and sports bars. | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |