Austin vs Berlin vs Da Nang vs Larnaca vs Madrid vs Porto vs Tbilisi

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 926,426 3,400,000 1,125,316 144,900 6,578,0179 237,559 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Vietnamese Greek Spanish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English Very high Very high Low High Moderate Very High Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September February - May March - May, October - December March - May, September - November May - September March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $959 $1959 $2498 $1759 $1462
Rent $1650 $939 $316 $678 $1174 $717 $752
Groceries $243 $188 $161 $157 $175 $148 $112
Dining out $396 $271 $128 $261 $313 $280 $169
Cafe $66 $57 $35 $56 $51 $45 $45
Coworking space $331 $174 $88 $209 $196 $96 $125
Mobile internet $40 $23 $4 $35 $10 $21 $4
Public transportation $110 $88 $15 $63 $78 $95 $8
Taxis $73 $58 $15 $42 $44 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $0 $45 $49 $10 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $6 $28 $54 $45 $21
Museums and sights $11 $37 $2 $8 $20 $24 $9
Nightlife $124 $63 $74 $110 $82 $66 $53
Gym $62 $66 $34 $107 $44 $56 $33
Yoga $139 $99 $71 $105 $142 $82 $37
Massage $89 $56 $10 $54 $64 $48 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Vinafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS 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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Grab nTaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. 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! Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 85 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow