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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | High | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | May - September | May - September | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $1549 | $959 | $1167 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $499 | $618 | $316 | $503 | $400 | $717 | $780 | $1066 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $108 | $129 | $161 | $151 | $91 | $148 | $158 | $95 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $202 | $269 | $128 | $134 | $151 | $280 | $240 | $210 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $29 | $32 | $35 | $39 | $21 | $45 | $53 | $25 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $151 | $88 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $55 | $15 | $20 | $5 | $95 | $61 | $33 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $27 | $21 | $15 | $13 | $12 | $25 | $33 | $14 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $19 | $16 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $19 | $6 | $3 | $13 | $45 | $19 | $55 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $15 | $2 | $4 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $26 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $43 | $74 | $89 | $43 | $66 | $50 | $54 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $37 | $36 | $34 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $48 | $56 | $71 | $57 | $30 | $82 | $66 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $26 | $30 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $48 | $37 | $32 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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. | 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). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
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