Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $2498 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $615 | $618 | $1174 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $114 | $129 | $175 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $165 | $269 | $313 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $38 | $32 | $51 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $133 | $151 | $196 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $7 | $27 | $10 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $21 | $55 | $78 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $44 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $25 | $49 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $29 | $19 | $54 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $29 | $15 | $20 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $45 | $43 | $82 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $30 | $36 | $44 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $59 | $56 | $142 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $31 | $30 | $64 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |