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Austin 🇺🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | September - December | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1321 | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $844 | $316 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $98 | $161 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $121 | $128 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $25 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $9 | $15 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $15 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $14 | $0 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $6 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $2 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $23 | $74 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $14 | $34 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $19 | $71 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |