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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1351 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $615 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $114 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $165 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $38 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $133 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $7 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $21 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $9 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $29 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $29 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $45 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $30 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $59 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $31 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |