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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $1984 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $316 | $354 | $678 | $965 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $161 | $44 | $157 | $136 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $128 | $81 | $261 | $271 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $56 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $88 | $49 | $209 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $63 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $15 | $6 | $42 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $6 | $11 | $28 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $2 | $15 | $8 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $74 | $22 | $110 | $47 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $34 | $9 | $107 | $65 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $71 | $23 | $105 | $65 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $50 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow |