Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | November - April | February - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $974 | $959 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 | $1759 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $615 | $274 | $316 | $400 | $1174 | $778 | $717 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $114 | $169 | $161 | $91 | $175 | $281 | $148 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $165 | $108 | $128 | $151 | $313 | $182 | $280 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $38 | $45 | $35 | $21 | $51 | $49 | $45 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $95 | $88 | $79 | $196 | $159 | $96 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $60 | $15 | $5 | $78 | $11 | $95 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $9 | $20 | $15 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $8 | $6 | $13 | $54 | $81 | $45 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $20 | $24 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $62 | $74 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $66 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $30 | $41 | $34 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $59 | $55 | $71 | $30 | $142 | $65 | $82 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $31 | $10 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $51 | $48 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
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, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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