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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | February - May |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1230 | $959 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $499 | $316 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $108 | $161 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $202 | $128 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $29 | $35 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $120 | $88 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $9 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $36 | $15 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $27 | $15 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $13 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $24 | $6 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $7 | $2 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $43 | $74 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $48 | $71 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $26 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca |
| 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, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow |