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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1230 | $1549 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $499 | $618 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $108 | $129 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $202 | $269 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $29 | $32 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $120 | $151 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $9 | $27 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $36 | $55 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $27 | $21 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $13 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $24 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $7 | $15 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $43 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $37 | $36 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $48 | $56 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $26 | $30 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |