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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Very High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | February - May | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1230 | $959 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $499 | $316 | $717 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $108 | $161 | $148 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $202 | $128 | $280 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $29 | $35 | $45 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $120 | $88 | $96 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $9 | $4 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $36 | $15 | $95 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $27 | $15 | $25 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $13 | $0 | $10 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $24 | $6 | $45 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $7 | $2 | $24 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $74 | $66 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $37 | $34 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $48 | $71 | $82 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $26 | $10 | $48 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |