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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | December - April | June - October | March - June |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1230 | $1549 | $659 | $1984 | $2359 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $499 | $618 | $354 | $965 | $1036 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $108 | $129 | $44 | $136 | $236 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $202 | $269 | $81 | $271 | $371 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $29 | $32 | $18 | $37 | $43 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $120 | $151 | $49 | $164 | $157 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $27 | $3 | $24 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $36 | $55 | $6 | $63 | $12 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $21 | $6 | $27 | $48 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $49 | $2 | $18 | $0 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $19 | $11 | $29 | $35 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $15 | $15 | $24 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $43 | $22 | $47 | $117 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $37 | $36 | $9 | $65 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $48 | $56 | $23 | $65 | $163 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $26 | $30 | $15 | $50 | $75 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | 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 | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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! | 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. |
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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |