Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 926,426 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - June |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1959 | $1867 | $2143 | $1462 |
Rent | $1650 | $678 | $778 | $923 | $752 |
Groceries | $243 | $157 | $281 | $127 | $112 |
Dining out | $396 | $261 | $182 | $207 | $169 |
Cafe | $66 | $56 | $49 | $42 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $209 | $159 | $160 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $35 | $25 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $63 | $11 | $17 | $8 |
Taxis | $73 | $42 | $9 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $45 | $24 | $49 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $28 | $81 | $97 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $20 | $217 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $110 | $64 | $77 | $53 |
Gym | $62 | $107 | $69 | $42 | $33 |
Yoga | $139 | $105 | $65 | $54 | $37 |
Massage | $89 | $54 | $51 | $101 | $53 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | nTaxi | Uber | N/A | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |