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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | April - October | January - April, December | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2384 | $1351 | $1293 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1650 | $616 | $932 | $615 | $732 | $717 |
| Groceries | $243 | $191 | $121 | $114 | $87 | $148 |
| Dining out | $396 | $168 | $403 | $165 | $131 | $280 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $45 | $38 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $213 | $133 | $96 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $10 | $7 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $127 | $21 | $21 | $95 |
| Taxis | $73 | $19 | $48 | $9 | $14 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $81 | $29 | $8 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $33 | $29 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $112 | $45 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $96 | $81 | $30 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $98 | $93 | $59 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $89 | $11 | $59 | $31 | $20 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |