Austin vs Chiang Mai vs Larnaca vs Medellin vs Tbilisi vs Ubud

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Medellin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 926,426 1,166,978 144,900 2,427,000 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai Greek Spanish Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Low High Low Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - April March - May, October - December January - April, December March - June May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $974 $1959 $1293 $1462 $1363
Rent $1650 $274 $678 $732 $752 $658
Groceries $243 $169 $157 $87 $112 $150
Dining out $396 $108 $261 $131 $169 $10
Cafe $66 $45 $56 $18 $45 $28
Coworking space $331 $95 $209 $96 $125 $106
Mobile internet $40 $11 $35 $16 $4 $3
Public transportation $110 $60 $63 $21 $8 $53
Taxis $73 $20 $42 $14 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $10 $45 $0 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $8 $28 $8 $21 $14
Museums and sights $11 $8 $8 $9 $9 $9
Nightlife $124 $62 $110 $73 $53 $118
Gym $62 $41 $107 $15 $33 $72
Yoga $139 $55 $105 $54 $37 $87
Massage $89 $10 $54 $20 $53 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS, DTAC Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Tigo Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 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 Grab nTaxi EasyTaxi Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food 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 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 90 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 153 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow