Rio de Janeiro versus Austin

 Cities around the world have many special things in common with one another. In most cities we can find a lot of similar things such as museums, monuments, and government buildings, but the differences will certainly be more. From city to city, we see differences in the way people dress, walk, and live Although Rio de Janeiro and Austin are wonderful cities, and they also have many similarities and differences. In this paragraph, I am going to explain some of the similarities and differences they have.

 Rio and Austin are cities and they have many similarities.  The first similarity is that both Rio and Austin are state capitals. In addition, Rio is the only capital of Rio de Janeiro, and Austin is the capital of Texas. The second similarity is that both cities are expensive places to live. Living in Austin and in Rio, one can spend more than two thousand dollars per month. Hotels in downtown Austin are so expensive just like hotels near beaches in Rio de Janeiro. The third similarity is that not only the people who live in Austin, but also people who live in Rio, are friendly and patient. For example, when you come to these places, if you have a question, you will find a nice person to answer the question. Finally, not only Austin, but also Rio, has problems with traffic and public transportation. For example, during peak hours you will see both cities have a lot of traffic. Public transportation is poor in both cities because there are few busses and lots of people. In conclusion, these cities have a lot of similarities both in lifestyle and in types of problems.

Although Rio and Austin have some similarities, they also have differences. The first difference is the location and the language. Rio de Janeiro is in South America and Austin is in North America. In addition, Rio is in Brazil and Austin is in the U.S.A. On the one hand, in Rio people speak Portuguese. On the other hand, in Austin people speak English. The second difference is that Rio has a beach, but Austin does not have a beach. Rio is also famous for its beaches, but Austin is known for Lady Bird Lake. Austin also is famous for Sixth Street unlike Rio which is famous for its many clubs. Rio is also famous for its carnival and other wonders such as the loaf sugar monument and Christ the King monument, unlike Austin. Finally, Austin has many more colleges than Rio. However, Rio has many more interesting things to do than Austin. Both Rio and Austin have lots of differences, but they are both good places to live.

In conclusion, even though Rio  and Austin have similarities, they also have many differences that make them attractive places to live. Each city has unique charm. Living in either of these cities, one can enjoy life. Whether traveling to Rio or Austin, you are sure to have a wonderful experience!

the view Christ the King monument at night

Christ the King monument

 the loaf sugar monument

 the loaf sugar monument