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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1351 | $2498 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $615 | $1174 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $114 | $175 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $165 | $313 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $38 | $51 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $133 | $196 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $10 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $21 | $78 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $44 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $54 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $29 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $45 | $82 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $30 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $59 | $142 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $31 | $64 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | 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! |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |