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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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | February - May | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $959 | $2498 | $2143 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $615 | $316 | $1174 | $923 | $717 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $114 | $161 | $175 | $127 | $148 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $165 | $128 | $313 | $207 | $280 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $38 | $35 | $51 | $42 | $45 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $88 | $196 | $160 | $96 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $15 | $78 | $17 | $95 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $9 | $15 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $0 | $49 | $49 | $10 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $6 | $54 | $97 | $45 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $2 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $74 | $82 | $77 | $66 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $30 | $34 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $59 | $71 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $101 | $48 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
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. | 10-15% for 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 | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |