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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1549 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $618 | $2891 | $923 | $780 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $129 | $383 | $127 | $158 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $269 | $656 | $207 | $240 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $32 | $72 | $42 | $53 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $151 | $326 | $160 | $175 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $27 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $55 | $220 | $17 | $61 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $21 | $78 | $9 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 | $30 | $49 | $19 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $19 | $100 | $97 | $19 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $15 | $74 | $217 | $35 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $43 | $195 | $77 | $50 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $36 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $56 | $197 | $54 | $66 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $30 | $109 | $101 | $37 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |