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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 4,617,560 1,125,316 237,559
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Vietnamese Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low High Very high Low Very High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November March - May, September - November February - May May - September
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ZAR - South African Rand (R) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $1549 $959 $1759
Rent $939 $480 $499 $618 $316 $717
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $129 $161 $148
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $269 $128 $280
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $32 $35 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $151 $88 $96
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $27 $4 $21
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $55 $15 $95
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $21 $15 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $49 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $19 $6 $45
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $15 $2 $24
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $43 $74 $66
Gym $66 $15 $37 $36 $34 $56
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $56 $71 $82
Massage $56 $37 $26 $30 $10 $48
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor MTN, Vodacom Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Bolt Grab Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 24 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow