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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Greek | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1321 | $974 | $1959 | $1867 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $844 | $274 | $678 | $778 | $923 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $98 | $169 | $157 | $281 | $127 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $121 | $108 | $261 | $182 | $207 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $25 | $45 | $56 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $95 | $95 | $209 | $159 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $11 | $11 | $35 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $9 | $60 | $63 | $11 | $17 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $20 | $42 | $9 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $14 | $10 | $45 | $24 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $24 | $8 | $28 | $81 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $4 | $8 | $8 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $23 | $62 | $110 | $64 | $77 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $14 | $41 | $107 | $69 | $42 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $19 | $55 | $105 | $65 | $54 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $10 | $10 | $54 | $51 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | nTaxi | Uber | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |