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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| 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 everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1549 | $974 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $618 | $274 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $129 | $169 | $175 | $281 | $383 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $269 | $108 | $313 | $182 | $656 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $32 | $45 | $51 | $49 | $72 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $151 | $95 | $196 | $159 | $326 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $27 | $11 | $10 | $25 | $45 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $55 | $60 | $78 | $11 | $220 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $44 | $9 | $78 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $49 | $10 | $49 | $24 | $30 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $19 | $8 | $54 | $81 | $100 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $20 | $74 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $62 | $82 | $64 | $195 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $36 | $41 | $44 | $69 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $56 | $55 | $142 | $65 | $197 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $109 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |