Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | February - May | March - May, September - November | December - April | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $959 | $2498 | $2359 | $1759 | $1833 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $1650 | $615 | $316 | $1174 | $1036 | $717 | $1066 | $797 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $243 | $114 | $161 | $175 | $236 | $148 | $95 | $356 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $396 | $165 | $128 | $313 | $371 | $280 | $210 | $211 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $66 | $38 | $35 | $51 | $43 | $45 | $25 | $69 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $88 | $196 | $157 | $96 | $130 | $222 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $40 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $15 | $78 | $12 | $95 | $33 | $40 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $73 | $9 | $15 | $44 | $48 | $25 | $14 | $41 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $16 | $13 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $6 | $54 | $35 | $45 | $55 | $39 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $2 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $26 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $74 | $82 | $117 | $66 | $54 | $93 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $62 | $30 | $34 | $44 | $37 | $56 | $31 | $69 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $139 | $59 | $71 | $142 | $163 | $82 | $40 | $112 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $89 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $75 | $48 | $32 | $75 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 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 | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |