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Austin 🇺🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 926,426 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | September - December | November - April | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1321 | $974 | $1293 | $5431 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $844 | $274 | $732 | $2891 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $98 | $169 | $87 | $383 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $121 | $108 | $131 | $656 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $25 | $45 | $18 | $72 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $95 | $96 | $326 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $11 | $16 | $45 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $9 | $60 | $21 | $220 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $20 | $14 | $78 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $30 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $8 | $8 | $100 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $74 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $23 | $62 | $73 | $195 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $14 | $41 | $15 | $55 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $19 | $55 | $54 | $197 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $10 | $20 | $109 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! | 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 | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |