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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1959 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $678 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $157 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $261 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $56 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $209 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $35 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $63 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $42 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $45 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $28 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $8 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $110 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $107 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $105 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $54 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 98 listings on Happy Cow |