Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - June |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $959 | $1959 | $1293 | $1462 |
Rent | $1650 | $932 | $316 | $678 | $732 | $752 |
Groceries | $243 | $121 | $161 | $157 | $87 | $112 |
Dining out | $396 | $403 | $128 | $261 | $131 | $169 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $56 | $18 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $88 | $209 | $96 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $35 | $16 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $15 | $63 | $21 | $8 |
Taxis | $73 | $48 | $15 | $42 | $14 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $45 | $0 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $6 | $28 | $8 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $74 | $110 | $73 | $53 |
Gym | $62 | $81 | $34 | $107 | $15 | $33 |
Yoga | $139 | $93 | $71 | $105 | $54 | $37 |
Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $54 | $20 | $53 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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 | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | 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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |