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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $1293 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $316 | $354 | $678 | $732 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $161 | $44 | $157 | $87 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $128 | $81 | $261 | $131 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $56 | $18 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $88 | $49 | $209 | $96 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $16 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $21 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $15 | $6 | $42 | $14 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $0 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $6 | $11 | $28 | $8 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $2 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $74 | $22 | $110 | $73 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $34 | $9 | $107 | $15 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $71 | $23 | $105 | $54 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $20 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |