Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 926,426 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $959 | $1959 | $2498 | $1833 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $316 | $678 | $1174 | $1066 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $161 | $157 | $175 | $95 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $128 | $261 | $313 | $210 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $35 | $56 | $51 | $25 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $88 | $209 | $196 | $130 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $35 | $10 | $7 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $15 | $63 | $78 | $33 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $15 | $42 | $44 | $14 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $45 | $49 | $16 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $6 | $28 | $54 | $55 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $2 | $8 | $20 | $26 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $74 | $110 | $82 | $54 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $34 | $107 | $44 | $31 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $71 | $105 | $142 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $10 | $54 | $64 | $32 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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. | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |