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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $959 | $1959 | $1984 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $316 | $678 | $965 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $161 | $157 | $136 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $128 | $261 | $271 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $35 | $56 | $37 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $88 | $209 | $164 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $35 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $15 | $63 | $63 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $15 | $42 | $27 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $45 | $18 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $6 | $28 | $29 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $2 | $8 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $74 | $110 | $47 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $34 | $107 | $65 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $71 | $105 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |