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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | English (de facto) | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1549 | $1167 | $1959 | $5431 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $618 | $503 | $678 | $2891 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $129 | $151 | $157 | $383 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $269 | $134 | $261 | $656 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $32 | $39 | $56 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $151 | $72 | $209 | $326 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $27 | $4 | $35 | $45 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $220 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $21 | $13 | $42 | $78 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $49 | $0 | $45 | $30 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $19 | $3 | $28 | $100 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $15 | $4 | $8 | $74 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $43 | $89 | $110 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $36 | $57 | $107 | $55 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $56 | $57 | $105 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $30 | $21 | $54 | $109 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |