Austin vs Berlin vs Budapest vs Seoul vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Austin 🇺🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 926,426 3,400,000 1,768,073 9,963,452 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Hungarian Korean Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Very high High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September March - June, September - November March - May, September - November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1230 $2184 $1462 $1976
Rent $1650 $939 $499 $797 $752 $869
Groceries $243 $188 $108 $356 $112 $146
Dining out $396 $271 $202 $211 $169 $292
Cafe $66 $57 $29 $69 $45 $42
Coworking space $331 $174 $120 $222 $125 $152
Mobile internet $40 $23 $9 $40 $4 $16
Public transportation $110 $88 $36 $40 $8 $38
Taxis $73 $58 $27 $41 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $13 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $24 $39 $21 $73
Museums and sights $11 $37 $7 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $63 $43 $93 $53 $66
Gym $62 $66 $37 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $139 $99 $48 $112 $37 $87
Massage $89 $56 $26 $75 $53 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not customary or expected 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 Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable 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 Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets 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 47 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow