Austin vs Barcelona vs New York City

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 926,426 5,585,556 8,323,340
Official language(s) English (de facto) Catalan, Spanish English (de facto)
Level of English Very high High Very high
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November April - June, September - November April - June, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No
Average monthly costs $3484 $2384 $5431
Rent $1650 $932 $2891
Groceries $243 $121 $383
Dining out $396 $403 $656
Cafe $66 $45 $72
Coworking space $331 $213 $326
Mobile internet $40 $10 $45
Public transportation $110 $127 $220
Taxis $73 $48 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $24 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $81 $100
Museums and sights $11 $33 $74
Nightlife $124 $112 $195
Gym $62 $81 $55
Yoga $139 $93 $197
Massage $89 $59 $109
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Movistar AT&T, Verizon
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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Lyft
Tap water Drinkable 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. 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.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 98 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow