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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1549 | $974 | $1984 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $618 | $274 | $965 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $129 | $169 | $136 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $269 | $108 | $271 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $32 | $45 | $37 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $151 | $95 | $164 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $27 | $11 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $55 | $60 | $63 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $21 | $20 | $27 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $49 | $10 | $18 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $19 | $8 | $29 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $62 | $47 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $36 | $41 | $65 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $56 | $55 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $30 | $10 | $50 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |