Austin vs Da Nang vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Rio de Janeiro

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 926,426 1,125,316 8,850,000 8,323,340 6,718,903
Official language(s) English (de facto) Vietnamese Spanish English (de facto) Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Very high Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Galeรฃo International Airport
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November February - May March - May, October, November April - June, September - November January - March, December
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $959 $1867 $5431 $1833
Rent $1650 $316 $778 $2891 $1066
Groceries $243 $161 $281 $383 $95
Dining out $396 $128 $182 $656 $210
Cafe $66 $35 $49 $72 $25
Coworking space $331 $88 $159 $326 $130
Mobile internet $40 $4 $25 $45 $7
Public transportation $110 $15 $11 $220 $33
Taxis $73 $15 $9 $78 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $24 $30 $16
Sport and cultural events $54 $6 $81 $100 $55
Museums and sights $11 $2 $20 $74 $26
Nightlife $124 $74 $64 $195 $54
Gym $62 $34 $69 $55 $31
Yoga $139 $71 $65 $197 $40
Massage $89 $10 $51 $109 $32
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Uber Uber, Lyft Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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 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.
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