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Austin 🇺🇸
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Spanish | Greek | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | High | High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $1321 | $1959 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $499 | $844 | $678 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $108 | $98 | $157 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $202 | $121 | $261 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $29 | $25 | $56 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $95 | $209 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $9 | $63 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $27 | $9 | $42 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $14 | $45 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $24 | $28 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $4 | $8 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $23 | $110 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $37 | $14 | $107 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $48 | $19 | $105 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $26 | $10 | $54 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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! | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |