Austin vs Berlin vs Bucharest vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Population 926,426 3,400,000 1,830,000 2,900,000 1,125,316
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Romanian Spanish Vietnamese
Level of English Very high Very high High High Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September April - October September - December February - May
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed.
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1351 $1321 $959
Rent $1650 $939 $615 $844 $316
Groceries $243 $188 $114 $98 $161
Dining out $396 $271 $165 $121 $128
Cafe $66 $57 $38 $25 $35
Coworking space $331 $174 $133 $95 $88
Mobile internet $40 $23 $7 $11 $4
Public transportation $110 $88 $21 $9 $15
Taxis $73 $58 $9 $9 $15
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $25 $14 $0
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $29 $24 $6
Museums and sights $11 $37 $29 $4 $2
Nightlife $124 $63 $45 $23 $74
Gym $62 $66 $30 $14 $34
Yoga $139 $99 $59 $19 $71
Massage $89 $56 $31 $10 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not 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 Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow