Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 |
Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1167 | $1959 | $2498 |
Rent | $939 | $618 | $503 | $678 | $1174 |
Groceries | $188 | $129 | $151 | $157 | $175 |
Dining out | $271 | $269 | $134 | $261 | $313 |
Cafe | $57 | $32 | $39 | $56 | $51 |
Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $72 | $209 | $196 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $35 | $10 |
Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $78 |
Taxis | $58 | $21 | $13 | $42 | $44 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $45 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $3 | $28 | $54 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $4 | $8 | $20 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $89 | $110 | $82 |
Gym | $66 | $36 | $57 | $107 | $44 |
Yoga | $99 | $56 | $57 | $105 | $142 |
Massage | $56 | $30 | $21 | $54 | $64 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow |