Austin vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Porto

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Istanbul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 926,426 1,125,316 15,520,000 237,559
Official language(s) English (de facto) Vietnamese Turkish Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low Low Very High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November February - May April - June, September and October May - September
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) TRY - Turkish Lira (โ‚บ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $959 $659 $1759
Rent $1650 $316 $354 $717
Groceries $243 $161 $44 $148
Dining out $396 $128 $81 $280
Cafe $66 $35 $18 $45
Coworking space $331 $88 $49 $96
Mobile internet $40 $4 $3 $21
Public transportation $110 $15 $6 $95
Taxis $73 $15 $6 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $2 $10
Sport and cultural events $54 $6 $11 $45
Museums and sights $11 $2 $15 $24
Nightlife $124 $74 $22 $66
Gym $62 $34 $9 $56
Yoga $139 $71 $23 $82
Massage $89 $10 $15 $48
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, MEO, NOS
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 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab BiTaksi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
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 Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow