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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $618 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $129 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $269 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $32 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $151 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $27 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $55 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $21 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $15 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $36 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $56 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $30 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 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 | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |