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Austin 🇺🇸
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | September - December | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1321 | $959 | $659 | $1867 | $2143 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $844 | $316 | $354 | $778 | $923 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $98 | $161 | $44 | $281 | $127 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $121 | $128 | $81 | $182 | $207 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $25 | $35 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $88 | $49 | $159 | $160 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $11 | $17 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $14 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $49 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $6 | $11 | $81 | $97 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $23 | $74 | $22 | $64 | $77 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $14 | $34 | $9 | $69 | $42 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $19 | $71 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $101 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |