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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Hungarian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1230 | $1167 | $5431 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $499 | $503 | $2891 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $108 | $151 | $383 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $202 | $134 | $656 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $29 | $39 | $72 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $120 | $72 | $326 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $4 | $45 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $36 | $20 | $220 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $13 | $78 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $30 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $3 | $100 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $4 | $74 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $89 | $195 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $37 | $57 | $55 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $48 | $57 | $197 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $26 | $21 | $109 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |