Austin vs Barcelona vs Larnaca vs Prague vs Seoul vs Ubud vs Valencia

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Population 926,426 5,585,556 144,900 1,305,737 9,963,452 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Catalan, Spanish Greek Czech Korean Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November April - June, September - November March - May, October - December June - October March - May, September - November May - October March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2384 $1959 $1806 $2184 $1363 $1976
Rent $1650 $932 $678 $780 $797 $658 $869
Groceries $243 $121 $157 $158 $356 $150 $146
Dining out $396 $403 $261 $240 $211 $10 $292
Cafe $66 $45 $56 $53 $69 $28 $42
Coworking space $331 $213 $209 $175 $222 $106 $152
Mobile internet $40 $10 $35 $24 $40 $3 $16
Public transportation $110 $127 $63 $61 $40 $53 $38
Taxis $73 $48 $42 $33 $41 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $24 $45 $19 $13 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $81 $28 $19 $39 $14 $73
Museums and sights $11 $33 $8 $35 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $112 $110 $50 $93 $118 $66
Gym $62 $81 $107 $56 $69 $72 $34
Yoga $139 $93 $105 $66 $112 $87 $87
Massage $89 $59 $54 $37 $75 $10 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Movistar Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata 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 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 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 Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow nTaxi Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, 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 Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés 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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
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 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow