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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1549 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $618 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $129 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $269 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $32 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $151 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $27 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $55 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $21 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $49 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $19 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $15 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $36 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $56 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $30 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |