Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | High |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | June - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $1293 | $1806 |
Rent | $939 | $615 | $618 | $732 | $780 |
Groceries | $188 | $114 | $129 | $87 | $158 |
Dining out | $271 | $165 | $269 | $131 | $240 |
Cafe | $57 | $38 | $32 | $18 | $53 |
Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $151 | $96 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $16 | $24 |
Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $55 | $21 | $61 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $21 | $14 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $19 | $8 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $15 | $9 | $35 |
Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $73 | $50 |
Gym | $66 | $30 | $36 | $15 | $56 |
Yoga | $99 | $59 | $56 | $54 | $66 |
Massage | $56 | $31 | $30 | $20 | $37 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |