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Austin 🇺🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Czech | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1549 | $659 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $618 | $354 | $780 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $129 | $44 | $158 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $269 | $81 | $240 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $32 | $18 | $53 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $151 | $49 | $175 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $27 | $3 | $24 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $55 | $6 | $61 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $21 | $6 | $33 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $49 | $2 | $19 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $19 | $11 | $19 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $15 | $15 | $35 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $22 | $50 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $36 | $9 | $56 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $56 | $23 | $66 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $30 | $15 | $37 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |