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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Low | Very High | High |
| 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) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| 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 everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $1959 | $1293 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $615 | $618 | $503 | $678 | $732 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $114 | $129 | $151 | $157 | $87 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $165 | $269 | $134 | $261 | $131 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $38 | $32 | $39 | $56 | $18 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $133 | $151 | $72 | $209 | $96 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $35 | $16 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $21 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $21 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $42 | $14 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $45 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $19 | $3 | $28 | $8 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $110 | $73 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $30 | $36 | $57 | $107 | $15 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $57 | $105 | $54 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $31 | $30 | $21 | $54 | $20 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | 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%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |