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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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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | February - May | April - June, September and October | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $959 | $659 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $316 | $354 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $161 | $44 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $128 | $81 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $88 | $49 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $6 | $11 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $2 | $15 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $74 | $22 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $34 | $9 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $71 | $23 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |