Austin vs Da Nang vs Lviv vs New York City

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Population 926,426 1,125,316 731,387 8,323,340
Official language(s) English (de facto) Vietnamese Ukrainian English (de facto)
Level of English Very high Low Low Very high
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November February - May May - September April - June, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (â‚´) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $959 $922 $5431
Rent $1650 $316 $400 $2891
Groceries $243 $161 $91 $383
Dining out $396 $128 $151 $656
Cafe $66 $35 $21 $72
Coworking space $331 $88 $79 $326
Mobile internet $40 $4 $4 $45
Public transportation $110 $15 $5 $220
Taxis $73 $15 $12 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $6 $13 $100
Museums and sights $11 $2 $9 $74
Nightlife $124 $74 $43 $195
Gym $62 $34 $22 $55
Yoga $139 $71 $30 $197
Massage $89 $10 $27 $109
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, Kyivstar AT&T, Verizon
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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, Lyft
Tap water 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. 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. Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse.
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 Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
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 Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow