Austin 🇺🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 926,426 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | June - October | March - June |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $959 | $1167 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $1650 | $316 | $503 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $243 | $161 | $151 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $396 | $128 | $134 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $66 | $35 | $39 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $88 | $72 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $4 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $15 | $20 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $73 | $15 | $13 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $0 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $6 | $3 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $2 | $4 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $74 | $89 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $62 | $34 | $57 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $139 | $71 | $57 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $89 | $10 | $21 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |