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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1549 | $974 | $959 | $922 | $2498 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $618 | $274 | $316 | $400 | $1174 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $129 | $169 | $161 | $91 | $175 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $269 | $108 | $128 | $151 | $313 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $32 | $45 | $35 | $21 | $51 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $151 | $95 | $88 | $79 | $196 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $55 | $60 | $15 | $5 | $78 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $21 | $20 | $15 | $12 | $44 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $19 | $8 | $6 | $13 | $54 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $43 | $62 | $74 | $43 | $82 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $36 | $41 | $34 | $22 | $44 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $56 | $55 | $71 | $30 | $142 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $30 | $10 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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! | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 día. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |