Austin vs Da Nang vs Madrid vs Prague

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Population 926,426 1,125,316 6,578,0179 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) Vietnamese Spanish Czech
Level of English Very high Low Moderate High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November February - May March - May, September - November June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $959 $2498 $1806
Rent $1650 $316 $1174 $780
Groceries $243 $161 $175 $158
Dining out $396 $128 $313 $240
Cafe $66 $35 $51 $53
Coworking space $331 $88 $196 $175
Mobile internet $40 $4 $10 $24
Public transportation $110 $15 $78 $61
Taxis $73 $15 $44 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $49 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $6 $54 $19
Museums and sights $11 $2 $20 $35
Nightlife $124 $74 $82 $50
Gym $62 $34 $44 $56
Yoga $139 $71 $142 $66
Massage $89 $10 $64 $37
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Viettel, Vinafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Liftago
Tap water 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
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