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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 926,426 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $659 | $1959 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $354 | $678 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $44 | $157 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $81 | $261 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $18 | $56 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $49 | $209 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $3 | $35 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $6 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $6 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $2 | $45 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $11 | $28 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $22 | $110 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $9 | $107 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $23 | $105 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $15 | $54 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | BiTaksi | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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.. | 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 | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |