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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1167 | $659 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $503 | $354 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $151 | $44 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $134 | $81 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $72 | $49 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $20 | $6 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $3 | $11 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $89 | $22 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $57 | $9 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $21 | $15 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |