Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | June - October | January - March, December |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1549 | $974 | $959 | $2498 | $5431 | $1759 | $1806 | $1833 |
Rent | $1650 | $615 | $618 | $274 | $316 | $1174 | $2891 | $717 | $780 | $1066 |
Groceries | $243 | $114 | $129 | $169 | $161 | $175 | $383 | $148 | $158 | $95 |
Dining out | $396 | $165 | $269 | $108 | $128 | $313 | $656 | $280 | $240 | $210 |
Cafe | $66 | $38 | $32 | $45 | $35 | $51 | $72 | $45 | $53 | $25 |
Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $151 | $95 | $88 | $196 | $326 | $96 | $175 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $7 |
Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $55 | $60 | $15 | $78 | $220 | $95 | $61 | $33 |
Taxis | $73 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $15 | $44 | $78 | $25 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $30 | $10 | $19 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $19 | $8 | $6 | $54 | $100 | $45 | $19 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $2 | $20 | $74 | $24 | $35 | $26 |
Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $62 | $74 | $82 | $195 | $66 | $50 | $54 |
Gym | $62 | $30 | $36 | $41 | $34 | $44 | $55 | $56 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $139 | $59 | $56 | $55 | $71 | $142 | $197 | $82 | $66 | $40 |
Massage | $89 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $10 | $64 | $109 | $48 | $37 | $32 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
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 | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
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 | 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 | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. |
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