Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 926,426 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | September - December | February - May | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1321 | $959 | $1867 | $5431 | $1759 | $1833 |
Rent | $1650 | $844 | $316 | $778 | $2891 | $717 | $1066 |
Groceries | $243 | $98 | $161 | $281 | $383 | $148 | $95 |
Dining out | $396 | $121 | $128 | $182 | $656 | $280 | $210 |
Cafe | $66 | $25 | $35 | $49 | $72 | $45 | $25 |
Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $88 | $159 | $326 | $96 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $7 |
Public transportation | $110 | $9 | $15 | $11 | $220 | $95 | $33 |
Taxis | $73 | $9 | $15 | $9 | $78 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $14 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $10 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $6 | $81 | $100 | $45 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $2 | $20 | $74 | $24 | $26 |
Nightlife | $124 | $23 | $74 | $64 | $195 | $66 | $54 |
Gym | $62 | $14 | $34 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $139 | $19 | $71 | $65 | $197 | $82 | $40 |
Massage | $89 | $10 | $10 | $51 | $109 | $48 | $32 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |