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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | January - April, December | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $959 | $1293 | $1759 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $316 | $732 | $717 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $161 | $87 | $148 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $128 | $131 | $280 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $35 | $18 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $88 | $96 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $15 | $21 | $95 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $15 | $14 | $25 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $6 | $8 | $45 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $2 | $9 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $74 | $73 | $66 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $34 | $15 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $71 | $54 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $20 | $48 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |