Austin vs Barbados vs Berlin vs Budapest vs Lisbon vs Valencia

Austin 🇺🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 926,426 110,000 3,400,000 1,768,073 517,000 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) English, Bajan Creole German Hungarian Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Very high Very high High Very high Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - May May - September March - June, September - November March - May, September, October March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2702 $2200 $1230 $1984 $1976
Rent $1650 $1054 $939 $499 $965 $869
Groceries $243 $234 $188 $108 $136 $146
Dining out $396 $345 $271 $202 $271 $292
Cafe $66 $75 $57 $29 $37 $42
Coworking space $331 $321 $174 $120 $164 $152
Mobile internet $40 $49 $23 $9 $24 $16
Public transportation $110 $35 $88 $36 $63 $38
Taxis $73 $106 $58 $27 $27 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $17 $13 $18 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $37 $64 $24 $29 $73
Museums and sights $11 $36 $37 $7 $24 $44
Nightlife $124 $96 $63 $43 $47 $66
Gym $62 $86 $66 $37 $65 $34
Yoga $139 $130 $99 $48 $65 $87
Massage $89 $99 $56 $26 $50 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft None available Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, FreeNow Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow