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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $1549 | $959 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $618 | $316 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $129 | $161 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $269 | $128 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $32 | $35 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $151 | $88 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $55 | $15 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $21 | $15 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $19 | $6 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $15 | $2 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $43 | $74 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $36 | $34 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $56 | $71 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |