Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - June |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $659 | $1759 | $1462 |
Rent | $616 | $618 | $354 | $717 | $752 |
Groceries | $191 | $129 | $44 | $148 | $112 |
Dining out | $168 | $269 | $81 | $280 | $169 |
Cafe | $45 | $32 | $18 | $45 | $45 |
Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $49 | $96 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $3 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $6 | $95 | $8 |
Taxis | $19 | $21 | $6 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $2 | $10 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $11 | $45 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $15 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $22 | $66 | $53 |
Gym | $96 | $36 | $9 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $98 | $56 | $23 | $82 | $37 |
Massage | $11 | $30 | $15 | $48 | $53 |
SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |