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Austin 🇺🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 2,427,000 8,850,000 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November January - April, December March - May, October, November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1293 $1867 $1462 $1976
Rent $1650 $499 $732 $778 $752 $869
Groceries $243 $108 $87 $281 $112 $146
Dining out $396 $202 $131 $182 $169 $292
Cafe $66 $29 $18 $49 $45 $42
Coworking space $331 $120 $96 $159 $125 $152
Mobile internet $40 $9 $16 $25 $4 $16
Public transportation $110 $36 $21 $11 $8 $38
Taxis $73 $27 $14 $9 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $24 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $8 $81 $21 $73
Museums and sights $11 $7 $9 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $43 $73 $64 $53 $66
Gym $62 $37 $15 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $139 $48 $54 $65 $37 $87
Massage $89 $26 $20 $51 $53 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow