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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Romanian | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2200 | $1351 | $2498 | $5431 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $939 | $615 | $1174 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $188 | $114 | $175 | $383 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $271 | $165 | $313 | $656 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $57 | $38 | $51 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $174 | $133 | $196 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $23 | $7 | $10 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $88 | $21 | $78 | $220 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $58 | $9 | $44 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $64 | $29 | $54 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $37 | $29 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $63 | $45 | $82 | $195 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $66 | $30 | $44 | $55 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $99 | $59 | $142 | $197 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $56 | $31 | $64 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at 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 customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |