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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $659 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $939 | $615 | $618 | $354 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $188 | $114 | $129 | $44 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $271 | $165 | $269 | $81 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $57 | $38 | $32 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $174 | $133 | $151 | $49 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $23 | $7 | $27 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $88 | $21 | $55 | $6 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $6 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $2 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $64 | $29 | $19 | $11 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $22 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $66 | $30 | $36 | $9 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $23 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $56 | $31 | $30 | $15 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |