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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1549 | $959 | $1167 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1650 | $618 | $316 | $503 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $243 | $129 | $161 | $151 | $95 |
| Dining out | $396 | $269 | $128 | $134 | $210 |
| Cafe | $66 | $32 | $35 | $39 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $151 | $88 | $72 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $55 | $15 | $20 | $33 |
| Taxis | $73 | $21 | $15 | $13 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $19 | $6 | $3 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $15 | $2 | $4 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $74 | $89 | $54 |
| Gym | $62 | $36 | $34 | $57 | $31 |
| Yoga | $139 | $56 | $71 | $57 | $40 |
| Massage | $89 | $30 | $10 | $21 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 | 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 | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |