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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Low | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | February - May | May - September | January - April, December | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $959 | $922 | $1293 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $316 | $400 | $732 | $780 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $161 | $91 | $87 | $158 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $128 | $151 | $131 | $240 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $21 | $18 | $53 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $88 | $79 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $4 | $16 | $24 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $15 | $5 | $21 | $61 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $15 | $12 | $14 | $33 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $19 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $6 | $13 | $8 | $19 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $2 | $9 | $9 | $35 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $74 | $43 | $73 | $50 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $34 | $22 | $15 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $71 | $30 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $27 | $20 | $37 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | 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 | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |