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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - June |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $2498 | $1833 | $1462 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $480 | $499 | $503 | $1174 | $1066 | $752 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $82 | $108 | $151 | $175 | $95 | $112 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $174 | $202 | $134 | $313 | $210 | $169 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $22 | $29 | $39 | $51 | $25 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $77 | $120 | $72 | $196 | $130 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $11 | $9 | $4 | $10 | $7 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $23 | $36 | $20 | $78 | $33 | $8 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $28 | $27 | $13 | $44 | $14 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $49 | $16 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $22 | $24 | $3 | $54 | $55 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $20 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $46 | $43 | $89 | $82 | $54 | $53 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $15 | $37 | $57 | $44 | $31 | $33 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $57 | $48 | $57 | $142 | $40 | $37 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $37 | $26 | $21 | $64 | $32 | $53 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |