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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $659 | $1959 | $1984 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $354 | $678 | $965 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $44 | $157 | $136 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $81 | $261 | $271 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $18 | $56 | $37 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $49 | $209 | $164 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $3 | $35 | $24 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $6 | $63 | $63 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $6 | $42 | $27 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $2 | $45 | $18 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $11 | $28 | $29 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $22 | $110 | $47 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $9 | $107 | $65 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $15 | $54 | $50 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |