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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $959 | $659 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $316 | $354 | $778 | $2891 | $780 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $161 | $44 | $281 | $383 | $158 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $128 | $81 | $182 | $656 | $240 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $53 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $88 | $49 | $159 | $326 | $175 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $45 | $24 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $11 | $220 | $61 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $9 | $78 | $33 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $30 | $19 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $6 | $11 | $81 | $100 | $19 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $74 | $22 | $64 | $195 | $50 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $34 | $9 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $71 | $23 | $65 | $197 | $66 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $109 | $37 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. |
| 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 | 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. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |