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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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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| 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 most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $615 | $618 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $114 | $129 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $165 | $269 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $38 | $32 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $133 | $151 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $27 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $21 | $55 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $19 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $30 | $36 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $31 | $30 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |