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Population 926,426 3,400,000 2,900,000 2,427,000 1,305,737 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Spanish Spanish Czech Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Very high High Low High Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September September - December January - April, December June - October March - June March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1321 $1293 $1806 $1462 $1976
Rent $1650 $939 $844 $732 $780 $752 $869
Groceries $243 $188 $98 $87 $158 $112 $146
Dining out $396 $271 $121 $131 $240 $169 $292
Cafe $66 $57 $25 $18 $53 $45 $42
Coworking space $331 $174 $95 $96 $175 $125 $152
Mobile internet $40 $23 $11 $16 $24 $4 $16
Public transportation $110 $88 $9 $21 $61 $8 $38
Taxis $73 $58 $9 $14 $33 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $14 $0 $19 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $24 $8 $19 $21 $73
Museums and sights $11 $37 $4 $9 $35 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $63 $23 $73 $50 $53 $66
Gym $62 $66 $14 $15 $56 $33 $34
Yoga $139 $99 $19 $54 $66 $37 $87
Massage $89 $56 $10 $20 $37 $53 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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! 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow