Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | High | Low | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1321 | $974 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $932 | $844 | $274 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $121 | $98 | $169 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $403 | $121 | $108 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $25 | $45 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $95 | $95 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $9 | $60 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $20 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $14 | $10 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $24 | $8 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $4 | $8 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $23 | $62 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $81 | $14 | $41 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $93 | $19 | $55 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |