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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1230 | $1549 | $1167 | $5431 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $499 | $618 | $503 | $2891 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $108 | $129 | $151 | $383 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $202 | $269 | $134 | $656 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $29 | $32 | $39 | $72 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $120 | $151 | $72 | $326 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $36 | $55 | $20 | $220 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $27 | $21 | $13 | $78 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $30 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $100 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $7 | $15 | $4 | $74 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $43 | $43 | $89 | $195 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $37 | $36 | $57 | $55 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $48 | $56 | $57 | $197 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $26 | $30 | $21 | $109 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |