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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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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | 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 | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) |
| 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 most places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $659 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $615 | $618 | $354 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $114 | $129 | $44 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $165 | $269 | $81 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $38 | $32 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $133 | $151 | $49 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $27 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $21 | $55 | $6 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $6 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $2 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $19 | $11 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $22 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $30 | $36 | $9 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $23 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $31 | $30 | $15 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 | 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 | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |