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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Very high | Very High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $659 | $1293 | $5431 | $1759 | $1833 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $354 | $732 | $2891 | $717 | $1066 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $44 | $87 | $383 | $148 | $95 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $81 | $131 | $656 | $280 | $210 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $18 | $18 | $72 | $45 | $25 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $49 | $96 | $326 | $96 | $130 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $3 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $7 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $6 | $21 | $220 | $95 | $33 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $6 | $14 | $78 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $2 | $0 | $30 | $10 | $16 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $11 | $8 | $100 | $45 | $55 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $15 | $9 | $74 | $24 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $22 | $73 | $195 | $66 | $54 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $9 | $15 | $55 | $56 | $31 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $23 | $54 | $197 | $82 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $15 | $20 | $109 | $48 | $32 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 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% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 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. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |