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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $1549 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $844 | $618 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $98 | $129 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $121 | $269 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $25 | $32 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $95 | $151 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $27 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $9 | $55 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $9 | $21 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $23 | $43 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $14 | $36 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $19 | $56 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $30 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 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% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |