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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Thai | Turkish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | November - April | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $974 | $659 | $5431 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $274 | $354 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $169 | $44 | $383 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $108 | $81 | $656 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $45 | $18 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $95 | $49 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $11 | $3 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $60 | $6 | $220 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $10 | $2 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $8 | $11 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $8 | $15 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $62 | $22 | $195 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $41 | $9 | $55 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $55 | $23 | $197 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft |
| 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. |
| 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |