Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | September - December | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1321 | $959 | $1167 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $844 | $316 | $503 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $98 | $161 | $151 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $121 | $128 | $134 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $25 | $35 | $39 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $9 | $15 | $20 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $9 | $15 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $14 | $0 | $0 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $6 | $3 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $2 | $4 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $23 | $74 | $89 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $14 | $34 | $57 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $19 | $71 | $57 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at 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%. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | 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 | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |