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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $659 | $1867 | $5431 | $1833 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $354 | $778 | $2891 | $1066 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $44 | $281 | $383 | $95 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $81 | $182 | $656 | $210 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $25 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $49 | $159 | $326 | $130 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $3 | $25 | $45 | $7 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $6 | $11 | $220 | $33 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $6 | $9 | $78 | $14 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $2 | $24 | $30 | $16 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $11 | $81 | $100 | $55 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $26 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $22 | $64 | $195 | $54 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $9 | $69 | $55 | $31 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $23 | $65 | $197 | $40 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $15 | $51 | $109 | $32 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | 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. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |