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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1959 | $2143 | $1806 | $2184 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $678 | $923 | $780 | $797 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $157 | $127 | $158 | $356 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $261 | $207 | $240 | $211 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $56 | $42 | $53 | $69 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $209 | $160 | $175 | $222 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $35 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $63 | $17 | $61 | $40 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $42 | $9 | $33 | $41 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $45 | $49 | $19 | $13 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $28 | $97 | $19 | $39 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $8 | $217 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $110 | $77 | $50 | $93 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $107 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $105 | $54 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $54 | $101 | $37 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | nTaxi | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |