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Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Hungarian | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | High | Very High | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | September - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1230 | $1321 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $615 | $499 | $844 | $717 | $780 | $797 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $114 | $108 | $98 | $148 | $158 | $356 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $165 | $202 | $121 | $280 | $240 | $211 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $38 | $29 | $25 | $45 | $53 | $69 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $120 | $95 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $9 | $11 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $36 | $9 | $95 | $61 | $40 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $9 | $27 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $13 | $14 | $10 | $19 | $13 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $24 | $24 | $45 | $19 | $39 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $35 | $6 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $23 | $66 | $50 | $93 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $30 | $37 | $14 | $56 | $56 | $69 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $59 | $48 | $19 | $82 | $66 | $112 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $31 | $26 | $10 | $48 | $37 | $75 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |