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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1351 | $959 | $659 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $615 | $316 | $354 | $778 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $114 | $161 | $44 | $281 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $165 | $128 | $81 | $182 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $133 | $88 | $49 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $11 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $29 | $6 | $11 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $29 | $2 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $45 | $74 | $22 | $64 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $30 | $34 | $9 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $59 | $71 | $23 | $65 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |