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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | January - May, October - December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $2143 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $923 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $127 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $207 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $42 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $160 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $17 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $49 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $97 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $217 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $77 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $42 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $54 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $101 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10-15% for restaurants | 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 | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | N/A | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |