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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 517,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Hungarian | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1230 | $1984 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $499 | $965 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $108 | $136 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $202 | $271 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $29 | $37 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $120 | $164 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $36 | $63 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $27 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $18 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $29 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $47 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $37 | $65 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $48 | $65 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $26 | $50 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |