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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1351 | $1167 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $615 | $503 | $778 | $2891 | $780 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $114 | $151 | $281 | $383 | $158 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $165 | $134 | $182 | $656 | $240 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $38 | $39 | $49 | $72 | $53 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $133 | $72 | $159 | $326 | $175 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $24 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $21 | $20 | $11 | $220 | $61 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $13 | $9 | $78 | $33 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $19 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $3 | $81 | $100 | $19 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $45 | $89 | $64 | $195 | $50 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $30 | $57 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $59 | $57 | $65 | $197 | $66 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $31 | $21 | $51 | $109 | $37 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |