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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1549 | $959 | $659 | $2498 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $618 | $316 | $354 | $1174 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $129 | $161 | $44 | $175 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $269 | $128 | $81 | $313 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $32 | $35 | $18 | $51 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $151 | $88 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $55 | $15 | $6 | $78 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $44 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $19 | $6 | $11 | $54 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $15 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $74 | $22 | $82 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $36 | $34 | $9 | $44 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $56 | $71 | $23 | $142 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $64 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 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 |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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 | 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 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. |
| 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 | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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. |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |