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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |