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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Turkish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $959 | $659 | $5431 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $316 | $354 | $2891 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $161 | $44 | $383 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $128 | $81 | $656 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $35 | $18 | $72 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $88 | $49 | $326 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $3 | $45 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $15 | $6 | $220 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $15 | $6 | $78 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $2 | $30 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $6 | $11 | $100 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $2 | $15 | $74 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $74 | $22 | $195 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $34 | $9 | $55 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $71 | $23 | $197 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $15 | $109 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |