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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1167 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $503 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $151 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $134 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $39 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $72 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $20 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $13 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $3 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $4 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $89 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $57 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $57 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $21 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |