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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $659 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $354 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $44 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $81 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $49 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $6 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $6 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $2 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $11 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $22 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $9 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $23 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $15 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi |
| Tap water | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |