Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | April-June, September-October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1321 | $1549 | $1867 | $1759 | $1289 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $844 | $618 | $778 | $717 | $567 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $98 | $129 | $281 | $148 | $10 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $121 | $269 | $182 | $280 | $227 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $25 | $32 | $49 | $45 | $27 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $95 | $151 | $159 | $96 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $27 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $9 | $55 | $11 | $95 | $30 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $9 | $21 | $9 | $25 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $14 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $24 | $19 | $81 | $45 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $12 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $23 | $43 | $64 | $66 | $82 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $14 | $36 | $69 | $56 | $23 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $19 | $56 | $65 | $82 | $62 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $10 | $30 | $51 | $48 | $29 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |