Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
|
Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
|
Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
|
Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
|
|
Population | 5,680,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1351 | $1549 | $1976 |
Rent | $616 | $615 | $618 | $869 |
Groceries | $191 | $114 | $129 | $146 |
Dining out | $168 | $165 | $269 | $292 |
Cafe | $45 | $38 | $32 | $42 |
Coworking space | $127 | $133 | $151 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $16 |
Public transportation | $32 | $21 | $55 | $38 |
Taxis | $19 | $9 | $21 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $29 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $29 | $15 | $44 |
Nightlife | $50 | $45 | $43 | $66 |
Gym | $96 | $30 | $36 | $34 |
Yoga | $98 | $59 | $56 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $31 | $30 | $45 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |