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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $316 | $965 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $161 | $136 | $175 | $87 | $236 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $128 | $271 | $313 | $131 | $371 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $35 | $37 | $51 | $18 | $43 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $88 | $164 | $196 | $96 | $157 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $15 | $63 | $78 | $21 | $12 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $15 | $27 | $44 | $14 | $48 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $6 | $29 | $54 | $8 | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $2 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $74 | $47 | $82 | $73 | $117 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $34 | $65 | $44 | $15 | $37 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $71 | $65 | $142 | $54 | $163 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $10 | $50 | $64 | $20 | $75 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, 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 | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 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 | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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. |
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