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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Thai | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | November - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $974 | $2498 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $274 | $1174 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $169 | $175 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $108 | $313 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $45 | $51 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $60 | $78 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $20 | $44 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $10 | $49 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $8 | $54 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $8 | $20 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $62 | $82 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $41 | $44 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $55 | $142 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | 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! | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |