Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Population | 926,426 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1549 | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $922 |
Rent | $1650 | $618 | $316 | $354 | $678 | $400 |
Groceries | $243 | $129 | $161 | $44 | $157 | $91 |
Dining out | $396 | $269 | $128 | $81 | $261 | $151 |
Cafe | $66 | $32 | $35 | $18 | $56 | $21 |
Coworking space | $331 | $151 | $88 | $49 | $209 | $79 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $55 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $5 |
Taxis | $73 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $42 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $19 | $6 | $11 | $28 | $13 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $15 | $2 | $15 | $8 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $74 | $22 | $110 | $43 |
Gym | $62 | $36 | $34 | $9 | $107 | $22 |
Yoga | $139 | $56 | $71 | $23 | $105 | $30 |
Massage | $89 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $27 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow |