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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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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Very 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) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | February - May | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $959 | $922 | $1867 | $5431 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $316 | $400 | $778 | $2891 | $717 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $161 | $91 | $281 | $383 | $148 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $128 | $151 | $182 | $656 | $280 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $21 | $49 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $88 | $79 | $159 | $326 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $15 | $5 | $11 | $220 | $95 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $15 | $12 | $9 | $78 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $16 | $24 | $30 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $6 | $13 | $81 | $100 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $74 | $43 | $64 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $34 | $22 | $69 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $71 | $30 | $65 | $197 | $82 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $27 | $51 | $109 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| 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. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |