Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1167 | $1984 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 |
Rent | $1650 | $932 | $503 | $965 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $2891 |
Groceries | $243 | $121 | $151 | $136 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $383 |
Dining out | $396 | $403 | $134 | $271 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $656 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $39 | $37 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $72 |
Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $72 | $164 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $4 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $45 |
Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $20 | $63 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $220 |
Taxis | $73 | $48 | $13 | $27 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $3 | $29 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $4 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $74 |
Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $89 | $47 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $195 |
Gym | $62 | $81 | $57 | $65 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $55 |
Yoga | $139 | $93 | $57 | $65 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $197 |
Massage | $89 | $59 | $21 | $50 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $109 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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. |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |