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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1167 | $1867 | $5431 | $2184 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $503 | $778 | $2891 | $797 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $151 | $281 | $383 | $356 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $134 | $182 | $656 | $211 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $39 | $49 | $72 | $69 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $72 | $159 | $326 | $222 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $40 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $20 | $11 | $220 | $40 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $13 | $9 | $78 | $41 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $13 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $3 | $81 | $100 | $39 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $20 | $74 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $89 | $64 | $195 | $93 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $57 | $69 | $55 | $69 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $65 | $197 | $112 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $21 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |