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Austin 🇺🇸
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 2,900,000 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Spanish Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November September - December March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1321 $2184 $1976
Rent $1650 $499 $844 $797 $869
Groceries $243 $108 $98 $356 $146
Dining out $396 $202 $121 $211 $292
Cafe $66 $29 $25 $69 $42
Coworking space $331 $120 $95 $222 $152
Mobile internet $40 $9 $11 $40 $16
Public transportation $110 $36 $9 $40 $38
Taxis $73 $27 $9 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $14 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $24 $39 $73
Museums and sights $11 $7 $4 $6 $44
Nightlife $124 $43 $23 $93 $66
Gym $62 $37 $14 $69 $34
Yoga $139 $48 $19 $112 $87
Massage $89 $26 $10 $75 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
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 Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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 Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow