Austin vs Larnaca vs Madrid vs New York City vs Tbilisi vs Ubud

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 926,426 144,900 6,578,0179 8,323,340 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Greek Spanish English (de facto) Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Very high Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - May, October - December March - May, September - November April - June, September - November March - June May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) USD - US Dollar ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1959 $2498 $5431 $1462 $1363
Rent $1650 $678 $1174 $2891 $752 $658
Groceries $243 $157 $175 $383 $112 $150
Dining out $396 $261 $313 $656 $169 $10
Cafe $66 $56 $51 $72 $45 $28
Coworking space $331 $209 $196 $326 $125 $106
Mobile internet $40 $35 $10 $45 $4 $3
Public transportation $110 $63 $78 $220 $8 $53
Taxis $73 $42 $44 $78 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $45 $49 $30 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $28 $54 $100 $21 $14
Museums and sights $11 $8 $20 $74 $9 $9
Nightlife $124 $110 $82 $195 $53 $118
Gym $62 $107 $44 $55 $33 $72
Yoga $139 $105 $142 $197 $37 $87
Massage $89 $54 $64 $109 $53 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Orange, Movistar, Vodafone AT&T, Verizon Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft nTaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Lyft Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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. 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 madrileรฑa, churros Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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! Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
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 309 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow