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Austin 🇺🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Spanish | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $1321 | $974 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1650 | $499 | $844 | $274 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $243 | $108 | $98 | $169 | $175 |
| Dining out | $396 | $202 | $121 | $108 | $313 |
| Cafe | $66 | $29 | $25 | $45 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $95 | $95 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $11 | $11 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $9 | $60 | $78 |
| Taxis | $73 | $27 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $14 | $10 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $24 | $8 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $4 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $23 | $62 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $37 | $14 | $41 | $44 |
| Yoga | $139 | $48 | $19 | $55 | $142 |
| Massage | $89 | $26 | $10 | $10 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |