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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1867 | $5431 | $1833 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $778 | $2891 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $281 | $383 | $95 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $182 | $656 | $210 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $49 | $72 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $159 | $326 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $25 | $45 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $11 | $220 | $33 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $78 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $24 | $30 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $81 | $100 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $20 | $74 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $64 | $195 | $54 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $69 | $55 | $31 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $65 | $197 | $40 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $51 | $109 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |