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Austin 🇺🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $959 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $316 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $161 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $128 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $35 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $88 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $15 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $15 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $6 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $2 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $74 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $34 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $71 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |