Austin vs Berlin vs Hanoi vs Porto

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 926,426 3,400,000 8,053,663 237,559
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Vietnamese Portuguese
Level of English Very high Very high Moderate Very High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September January, February, October - December May - September
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1167 $1759
Rent $1650 $939 $503 $717
Groceries $243 $188 $151 $148
Dining out $396 $271 $134 $280
Cafe $66 $57 $39 $45
Coworking space $331 $174 $72 $96
Mobile internet $40 $23 $4 $21
Public transportation $110 $88 $20 $95
Taxis $73 $58 $13 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $3 $45
Museums and sights $11 $37 $4 $24
Nightlife $124 $63 $89 $66
Gym $62 $66 $57 $56
Yoga $139 $99 $57 $82
Massage $89 $56 $21 $48
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow