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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Czech | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | March - May, September - November | June - October | January - March, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1549 | $1806 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $618 | $780 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $129 | $158 | $95 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $269 | $240 | $210 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $32 | $53 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $151 | $175 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $27 | $24 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $55 | $61 | $33 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $21 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $19 | $19 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $15 | $35 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $43 | $50 | $54 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $36 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $56 | $66 | $40 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $30 | $37 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |