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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Romanian | Thai | Turkish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - October | November - April | April - June, September and October | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1351 | $974 | $659 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $615 | $274 | $354 | $717 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $114 | $169 | $44 | $148 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $165 | $108 | $81 | $280 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $38 | $45 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $133 | $95 | $49 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $11 | $3 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $21 | $60 | $6 | $95 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $2 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $8 | $11 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $29 | $8 | $15 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $45 | $62 | $22 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $30 | $41 | $9 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $59 | $55 | $23 | $82 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| 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. | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |