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Austin 🇺🇸
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Population 926,426 3,400,000 237,559 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Portuguese Czech
Level of English Very high Very high Very High High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September May - September June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1759 $1806
Rent $1650 $939 $717 $780
Groceries $243 $188 $148 $158
Dining out $396 $271 $280 $240
Cafe $66 $57 $45 $53
Coworking space $331 $174 $96 $175
Mobile internet $40 $23 $21 $24
Public transportation $110 $88 $95 $61
Taxis $73 $58 $25 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $10 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $45 $19
Museums and sights $11 $37 $24 $35
Nightlife $124 $63 $66 $50
Gym $62 $66 $56 $56
Yoga $139 $99 $82 $66
Massage $89 $56 $48 $37
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS 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 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify 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 A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy 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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa 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 taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow