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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | May - September | November - April | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2200 | $974 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $939 | $274 | $778 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $188 | $169 | $281 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $271 | $108 | $182 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $57 | $45 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $174 | $95 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $23 | $11 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $88 | $60 | $11 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $58 | $20 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $10 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $64 | $8 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $37 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $63 | $62 | $64 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $66 | $41 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $99 | $55 | $65 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $56 | $10 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |