Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 926,426 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1549 | $974 | $959 | $1167 | $2498 | $1759 | $1833 |
Rent | $1650 | $618 | $274 | $316 | $503 | $1174 | $717 | $1066 |
Groceries | $243 | $129 | $169 | $161 | $151 | $175 | $148 | $95 |
Dining out | $396 | $269 | $108 | $128 | $134 | $313 | $280 | $210 |
Cafe | $66 | $32 | $45 | $35 | $39 | $51 | $45 | $25 |
Coworking space | $331 | $151 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $196 | $96 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $7 |
Public transportation | $110 | $55 | $60 | $15 | $20 | $78 | $95 | $33 |
Taxis | $73 | $21 | $20 | $15 | $13 | $44 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $19 | $8 | $6 | $3 | $54 | $45 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $15 | $8 | $2 | $4 | $20 | $24 | $26 |
Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $62 | $74 | $89 | $82 | $66 | $54 |
Gym | $62 | $36 | $41 | $34 | $57 | $44 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $139 | $56 | $55 | $71 | $57 | $142 | $82 | $40 |
Massage | $89 | $30 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $48 | $32 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 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%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |