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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1167 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $503 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $151 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $134 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $39 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $72 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $20 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $13 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $3 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $4 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $89 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $57 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $57 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $21 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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%. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |