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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 926,426 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | May - September | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1549 | $959 | $1759 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $618 | $316 | $717 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $129 | $161 | $148 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $269 | $128 | $280 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $32 | $35 | $45 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $151 | $88 | $96 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $27 | $4 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $55 | $15 | $95 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $21 | $15 | $25 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $19 | $6 | $45 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $15 | $2 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $74 | $66 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $36 | $34 | $56 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $56 | $71 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $30 | $10 | $48 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | 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 | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |