Austin vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Tbilisi

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 926,426 2,900,000 8,053,663 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Vietnamese Georgian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November September - December January, February, October - December March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1321 $1167 $1462
Rent $1650 $844 $503 $752
Groceries $243 $98 $151 $112
Dining out $396 $121 $134 $169
Cafe $66 $25 $39 $45
Coworking space $331 $95 $72 $125
Mobile internet $40 $11 $4 $4
Public transportation $110 $9 $20 $8
Taxis $73 $9 $13 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $14 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $3 $21
Museums and sights $11 $4 $4 $9
Nightlife $124 $23 $89 $53
Gym $62 $14 $57 $33
Yoga $139 $19 $57 $37
Massage $89 $10 $21 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Yandex, Bolt
Tap water 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. 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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow