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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | June - October | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1321 | $1549 | $1867 | $1759 | $1806 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $844 | $618 | $778 | $717 | $780 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $98 | $129 | $281 | $148 | $158 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $121 | $269 | $182 | $280 | $240 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $25 | $32 | $49 | $45 | $53 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $95 | $151 | $159 | $96 | $175 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $11 | $27 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $9 | $55 | $11 | $95 | $61 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $9 | $21 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $19 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $81 | $45 | $19 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $23 | $43 | $64 | $66 | $50 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $14 | $36 | $69 | $56 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $19 | $56 | $65 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $10 | $30 | $51 | $48 | $37 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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. | 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |