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Austin 🇺🇸
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $959 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $316 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $161 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $128 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $35 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $88 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $15 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $15 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $6 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $2 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $74 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $34 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $71 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | 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. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |