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Austin 🇺🇸
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Population 926,426 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,850,000 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Hungarian Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Very high High Moderate Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September March - June, September - November March - May, October, November May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1230 $1867 $1363
Rent $1650 $939 $499 $778 $658
Groceries $243 $188 $108 $281 $150
Dining out $396 $271 $202 $182 $10
Cafe $66 $57 $29 $49 $28
Coworking space $331 $174 $120 $159 $106
Mobile internet $40 $23 $9 $25 $3
Public transportation $110 $88 $36 $11 $53
Taxis $73 $58 $27 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $24 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $24 $81 $14
Museums and sights $11 $37 $7 $20 $9
Nightlife $124 $63 $43 $64 $118
Gym $62 $66 $37 $69 $72
Yoga $139 $99 $48 $65 $87
Massage $89 $56 $26 $51 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow