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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1167 | $659 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $503 | $354 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $151 | $44 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $134 | $81 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $72 | $49 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $20 | $6 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $13 | $6 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $2 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $3 | $11 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $4 | $15 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $89 | $22 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $57 | $9 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $57 | $23 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $21 | $15 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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! | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |