Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Hungarian | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | June - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1230 | $1806 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $499 | $780 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $108 | $158 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $202 | $240 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $29 | $53 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $120 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $24 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $36 | $61 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $35 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $50 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $37 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $48 | $66 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $26 | $37 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | 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 | 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. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | 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 | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |