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Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - September | January - March, December | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $959 | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $1759 | $1833 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $615 | $316 | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $717 | $1066 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $114 | $161 | $44 | $91 | $175 | $87 | $148 | $95 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $165 | $128 | $81 | $151 | $313 | $131 | $280 | $210 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $21 | $51 | $18 | $45 | $25 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $88 | $49 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $96 | $130 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $7 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $5 | $78 | $21 | $95 | $33 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $12 | $44 | $14 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $16 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $6 | $11 | $13 | $54 | $8 | $45 | $55 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $74 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $66 | $54 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $30 | $34 | $9 | $22 | $44 | $15 | $56 | $31 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $59 | $71 | $23 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $27 | $64 | $20 | $48 | $32 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
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