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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $974 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $274 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $169 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $108 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $60 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $20 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $10 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $62 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $41 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $55 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |