Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Thai | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - October | November - April | May - September | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1351 | $974 | $1759 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $615 | $274 | $717 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $234 | $114 | $169 | $148 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $345 | $165 | $108 | $280 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $75 | $38 | $45 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $133 | $95 | $96 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $7 | $11 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $21 | $60 | $95 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $106 | $9 | $20 | $25 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $25 | $10 | $10 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $29 | $8 | $45 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $29 | $8 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $45 | $62 | $66 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $86 | $30 | $41 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $130 | $59 | $55 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $99 | $31 | $10 | $48 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |