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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1321 | $2498 | $1867 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $844 | $1174 | $778 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $98 | $175 | $281 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $121 | $313 | $182 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $25 | $51 | $49 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $95 | $196 | $159 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $11 | $10 | $25 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $9 | $78 | $11 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $9 | $44 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $14 | $49 | $24 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $24 | $54 | $81 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $4 | $20 | $20 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $23 | $82 | $64 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $14 | $44 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $19 | $142 | $65 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |