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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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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | February - May | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $959 | $1833 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $316 | $1066 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $161 | $95 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $128 | $210 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $35 | $25 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $88 | $130 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $4 | $7 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $15 | $33 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $15 | $14 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $16 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $6 | $55 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $2 | $26 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $74 | $54 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $34 | $31 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $71 | $40 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $10 | $32 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |