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Austin 🇺🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 926,426 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1959 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1650 | $678 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $243 | $157 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $396 | $261 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $66 | $56 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $209 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $35 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $63 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $73 | $42 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $45 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $28 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $110 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $107 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $105 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $89 | $54 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |