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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $1984 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $965 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $136 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $271 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $63 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $47 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $65 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $65 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $50 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |