Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1549 | $959 | $659 | $2184 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $932 | $618 | $316 | $354 | $797 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $121 | $129 | $161 | $44 | $356 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $403 | $269 | $128 | $81 | $211 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $32 | $35 | $18 | $69 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $151 | $88 | $49 | $222 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $40 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $55 | $15 | $6 | $40 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $48 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $41 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $13 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $19 | $6 | $11 | $39 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $15 | $2 | $15 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $43 | $74 | $22 | $93 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $81 | $36 | $34 | $9 | $69 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $93 | $56 | $71 | $23 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $59 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | 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 | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |