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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | March - June | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $659 | $2498 | $1293 | $2143 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $615 | $618 | $503 | $354 | $1174 | $732 | $923 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $114 | $129 | $151 | $44 | $175 | $87 | $127 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $165 | $269 | $134 | $81 | $313 | $131 | $207 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $38 | $32 | $39 | $18 | $51 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $133 | $151 | $72 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $160 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $21 | $55 | $20 | $6 | $78 | $21 | $17 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $6 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $19 | $3 | $11 | $54 | $8 | $97 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $82 | $73 | $77 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $30 | $36 | $57 | $9 | $44 | $15 | $42 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $57 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $54 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $31 | $30 | $21 | $15 | $64 | $20 | $101 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | N/A | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |