Austin vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Rio de Janeiro vs Seoul

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 926,426 8,850,000 8,323,340 6,718,903 9,963,452
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish English (de facto) Portuguese Korean
Level of English Very high Moderate Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Galeรฃo International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - May, October, November April - June, September - November January - March, December March - May, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1867 $5431 $1833 $2184
Rent $1650 $778 $2891 $1066 $797
Groceries $243 $281 $383 $95 $356
Dining out $396 $182 $656 $210 $211
Cafe $66 $49 $72 $25 $69
Coworking space $331 $159 $326 $130 $222
Mobile internet $40 $25 $45 $7 $40
Public transportation $110 $11 $220 $33 $40
Taxis $73 $9 $78 $14 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $24 $30 $16 $13
Sport and cultural events $54 $81 $100 $55 $39
Museums and sights $11 $20 $74 $26 $6
Nightlife $124 $64 $195 $54 $93
Gym $62 $69 $55 $31 $69
Yoga $139 $65 $197 $40 $112
Massage $89 $51 $109 $32 $75
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Tim, Claro, Vivo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 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 Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber Uber, Lyft Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos 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. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (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. Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow