Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Population | 926,426 | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | German | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, November, December | May - September | January - March, December | February - May | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - September |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1560 | $2200 | $1097 | $959 | $922 | $1867 | $1759 |
Rent | $1650 | $616 | $939 | $480 | $316 | $400 | $778 | $717 |
Groceries | $243 | $191 | $188 | $82 | $161 | $91 | $281 | $148 |
Dining out | $396 | $168 | $271 | $174 | $128 | $151 | $182 | $280 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $22 | $35 | $21 | $49 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $127 | $174 | $77 | $88 | $79 | $159 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $23 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $21 |
Public transportation | $110 | $32 | $88 | $23 | $15 | $5 | $11 | $95 |
Taxis | $73 | $19 | $58 | $28 | $15 | $12 | $9 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $17 | $0 | $16 | $24 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $46 | $64 | $22 | $6 | $13 | $81 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $21 | $37 | $7 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $24 |
Nightlife | $124 | $50 | $63 | $46 | $74 | $43 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $96 | $66 | $15 | $34 | $22 | $69 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $98 | $99 | $57 | $71 | $30 | $65 | $82 |
Massage | $89 | $11 | $56 | $37 | $10 | $27 | $51 | $48 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |