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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Hungarian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1230 | $1321 | $1549 | $922 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $499 | $844 | $618 | $400 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $108 | $98 | $129 | $91 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $202 | $121 | $269 | $151 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $29 | $25 | $32 | $21 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $120 | $95 | $151 | $79 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $36 | $9 | $55 | $5 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $9 | $21 | $12 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $49 | $16 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $24 | $19 | $13 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $23 | $43 | $43 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $37 | $14 | $36 | $22 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $48 | $19 | $56 | $30 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $26 | $10 | $30 | $27 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |