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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1230 | $1167 | $1959 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $499 | $503 | $678 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $108 | $151 | $157 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $202 | $134 | $261 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $29 | $39 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $120 | $72 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $9 | $4 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $36 | $20 | $63 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $27 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $13 | $0 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $24 | $3 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $7 | $4 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $43 | $89 | $110 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $37 | $57 | $107 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $48 | $57 | $105 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $26 | $21 | $54 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi |
| Tap water | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |