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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $959 | $659 | $1867 | $2143 | $1759 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $316 | $354 | $778 | $923 | $717 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $161 | $44 | $281 | $127 | $148 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $128 | $81 | $182 | $207 | $280 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $35 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $88 | $49 | $159 | $160 | $96 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $15 | $6 | $11 | $17 | $95 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $15 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $6 | $11 | $81 | $97 | $45 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $74 | $22 | $64 | $77 | $66 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $34 | $9 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $71 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $101 | $48 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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. |
| 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |