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Austin 🇺🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $959 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $316 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $161 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $128 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $35 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $88 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $15 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $15 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $6 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $2 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $74 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $34 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $71 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuà, 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |