Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1549 | $959 | $1984 | $1867 | $2143 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $618 | $316 | $965 | $778 | $923 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $129 | $161 | $136 | $281 | $127 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $269 | $128 | $271 | $182 | $207 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $32 | $35 | $37 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $151 | $88 | $164 | $159 | $160 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $27 | $4 | $24 | $25 | $21 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $55 | $15 | $63 | $11 | $17 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $9 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $18 | $24 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $19 | $6 | $29 | $81 | $97 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $15 | $2 | $24 | $20 | $217 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $74 | $47 | $64 | $77 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $36 | $34 | $65 | $69 | $42 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $56 | $71 | $65 | $65 | $54 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $30 | $10 | $50 | $51 | $101 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
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, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | N/A |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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 sautรฉed 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |