Austin vs Bangkok vs Hanoi vs Porto vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 926,426 5,680,000 8,053,663 237,559 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai Vietnamese Portuguese Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Very High Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, November, December January, February, October - December May - September March - June March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1560 $1167 $1759 $1462 $1976
Rent $1650 $616 $503 $717 $752 $869
Groceries $243 $191 $151 $148 $112 $146
Dining out $396 $168 $134 $280 $169 $292
Cafe $66 $45 $39 $45 $45 $42
Coworking space $331 $127 $72 $96 $125 $152
Mobile internet $40 $23 $4 $21 $4 $16
Public transportation $110 $32 $20 $95 $8 $38
Taxis $73 $19 $13 $25 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $0 $10 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $46 $3 $45 $21 $73
Museums and sights $11 $21 $4 $24 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $50 $89 $66 $53 $66
Gym $62 $96 $57 $56 $33 $34
Yoga $139 $98 $57 $82 $37 $87
Massage $89 $11 $21 $48 $53 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, MEO, NOS Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% for restaurants, bars and services Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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 Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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 416 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow