Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Low | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | February - May | January - March, December | March - June |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1230 | $959 | $1833 | $1462 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $499 | $316 | $1066 | $752 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $108 | $161 | $95 | $112 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $202 | $128 | $210 | $169 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $29 | $35 | $25 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $120 | $88 | $130 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $4 | $7 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $36 | $15 | $33 | $8 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $15 | $14 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $16 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $6 | $55 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $2 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $74 | $54 | $53 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $37 | $34 | $31 | $33 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $48 | $71 | $40 | $37 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $26 | $10 | $32 | $53 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |