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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $974 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $274 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $169 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $108 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $60 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $20 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $62 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $41 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $55 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |