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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Very high | Low | 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) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | February - May | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $959 | $5431 | $1833 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $316 | $2891 | $1066 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $161 | $383 | $95 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $128 | $656 | $210 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $35 | $72 | $25 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $88 | $326 | $130 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $4 | $45 | $7 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $15 | $220 | $33 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $15 | $78 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $30 | $16 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $6 | $100 | $55 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $2 | $74 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $74 | $195 | $54 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $34 | $55 | $31 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $71 | $197 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $10 | $109 | $32 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, 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. | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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. | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |