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Austin 🇺🇸
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Population 926,426 1,830,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) Romanian Spanish English (de facto) Czech
Level of English Very high High Moderate Very high High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November April - October March - May, October, November April - June, September - November June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1351 $1867 $5431 $1806
Rent $1650 $615 $778 $2891 $780
Groceries $243 $114 $281 $383 $158
Dining out $396 $165 $182 $656 $240
Cafe $66 $38 $49 $72 $53
Coworking space $331 $133 $159 $326 $175
Mobile internet $40 $7 $25 $45 $24
Public transportation $110 $21 $11 $220 $61
Taxis $73 $9 $9 $78 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $25 $24 $30 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $29 $81 $100 $19
Museums and sights $11 $29 $20 $74 $35
Nightlife $124 $45 $64 $195 $50
Gym $62 $30 $69 $55 $56
Yoga $139 $59 $65 $197 $66
Massage $89 $31 $51 $109 $37
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Orange Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile
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% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Star Taxi, Uber Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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!
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi 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.
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 33 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow