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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Hungarian | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| 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, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2200 | $1230 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $939 | $499 | $678 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $188 | $108 | $157 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $271 | $202 | $261 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $57 | $29 | $56 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $174 | $120 | $209 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $23 | $9 | $35 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $88 | $36 | $63 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $58 | $27 | $42 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $13 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $64 | $24 | $28 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $37 | $7 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $63 | $43 | $110 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $66 | $37 | $107 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $99 | $48 | $105 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $56 | $26 | $54 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |