Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | February - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | June - October | January - March, December |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | 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 almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1549 | $959 | $922 | $2498 | $5431 | $1759 | $1806 | $1833 |
Rent | $1650 | $615 | $618 | $316 | $400 | $1174 | $2891 | $717 | $780 | $1066 |
Groceries | $243 | $114 | $129 | $161 | $91 | $175 | $383 | $148 | $158 | $95 |
Dining out | $396 | $165 | $269 | $128 | $151 | $313 | $656 | $280 | $240 | $210 |
Cafe | $66 | $38 | $32 | $35 | $21 | $51 | $72 | $45 | $53 | $25 |
Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $151 | $88 | $79 | $196 | $326 | $96 | $175 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $7 |
Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $55 | $15 | $5 | $78 | $220 | $95 | $61 | $33 |
Taxis | $73 | $9 | $21 | $15 | $12 | $44 | $78 | $25 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $30 | $10 | $19 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $19 | $6 | $13 | $54 | $100 | $45 | $19 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $15 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $24 | $35 | $26 |
Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $74 | $43 | $82 | $195 | $66 | $50 | $54 |
Gym | $62 | $30 | $36 | $34 | $22 | $44 | $55 | $56 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $139 | $59 | $56 | $71 | $30 | $142 | $197 | $82 | $66 | $40 |
Massage | $89 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $109 | $48 | $37 | $32 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 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 | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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, 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. |
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