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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Turkish | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $974 | $659 | $1959 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $274 | $354 | $678 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $169 | $44 | $157 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $108 | $81 | $261 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $45 | $18 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $95 | $49 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $3 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $60 | $6 | $63 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $20 | $6 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $2 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $8 | $11 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $15 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $62 | $22 | $110 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $41 | $9 | $107 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $55 | $23 | $105 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $54 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |