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Austin 🇺🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | 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) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| 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 most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $959 | $659 | $1867 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $316 | $354 | $778 | $923 | $780 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $161 | $44 | $281 | $127 | $158 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $128 | $81 | $182 | $207 | $240 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $35 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $53 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $88 | $49 | $159 | $160 | $175 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $15 | $6 | $11 | $17 | $61 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $15 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $49 | $19 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $6 | $11 | $81 | $97 | $19 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $74 | $22 | $64 | $77 | $50 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $34 | $9 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $71 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $101 | $37 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| 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 | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |