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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Turkish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $659 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $354 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $44 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $81 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $18 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $49 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $3 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $6 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $6 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $2 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $11 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $15 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $22 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $9 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $23 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $15 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |