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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $5431 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $2891 | $923 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $383 | $127 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $656 | $207 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $326 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $220 | $17 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $78 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $30 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $100 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $74 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $195 | $77 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $55 | $42 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $197 | $54 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $109 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |