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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Thai | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $974 | $1293 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $274 | $732 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $169 | $87 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $108 | $131 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $16 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $60 | $21 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $20 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $10 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $8 | $8 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $62 | $73 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $41 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $55 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |