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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $959 | $1167 | $922 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1650 | $316 | $503 | $400 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $243 | $161 | $151 | $91 | $95 |
| Dining out | $396 | $128 | $134 | $151 | $210 |
| Cafe | $66 | $35 | $39 | $21 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $88 | $72 | $79 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $15 | $20 | $5 | $33 |
| Taxis | $73 | $15 | $13 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $0 | $16 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $6 | $3 | $13 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $2 | $4 | $9 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $74 | $89 | $43 | $54 |
| Gym | $62 | $34 | $57 | $22 | $31 |
| Yoga | $139 | $71 | $57 | $30 | $40 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | 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. | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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 | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |