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Austin 🇺🇸
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Greek | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $974 | $1959 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $274 | $678 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $169 | $157 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $108 | $261 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $56 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $209 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $60 | $63 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $20 | $42 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $10 | $45 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $28 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $8 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $62 | $110 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $41 | $107 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $55 | $105 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $54 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | nTaxi | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |