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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $1167 | $5431 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $503 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $151 | $383 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $134 | $656 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $39 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $72 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $4 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $20 | $220 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $13 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $3 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $4 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $89 | $195 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $57 | $55 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $57 | $197 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $21 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |