Austin vs Berlin vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro vs Seoul vs Ubud vs Valencia

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Population 926,426 3,400,000 1,305,737 6,718,903 9,963,452 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Czech Portuguese Korean Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Very high High Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September June - October January - March, December March - May, September - November May - October March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1806 $1833 $2184 $1363 $1976
Rent $1650 $939 $780 $1066 $797 $658 $869
Groceries $243 $188 $158 $95 $356 $150 $146
Dining out $396 $271 $240 $210 $211 $10 $292
Cafe $66 $57 $53 $25 $69 $28 $42
Coworking space $331 $174 $175 $130 $222 $106 $152
Mobile internet $40 $23 $24 $7 $40 $3 $16
Public transportation $110 $88 $61 $33 $40 $53 $38
Taxis $73 $58 $33 $14 $41 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $19 $16 $13 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $19 $55 $39 $14 $73
Museums and sights $11 $37 $35 $26 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $63 $50 $54 $93 $118 $66
Gym $62 $66 $56 $31 $69 $72 $34
Yoga $139 $99 $66 $40 $112 $87 $87
Massage $89 $56 $37 $32 $75 $10 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata 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 bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable 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 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! Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow