Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Low | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - March, December | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1959 | $922 | $1833 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $618 | $678 | $400 | $1066 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $129 | $157 | $91 | $95 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $269 | $261 | $151 | $210 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $32 | $56 | $21 | $25 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $209 | $79 | $130 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $35 | $4 | $7 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $63 | $5 | $33 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $21 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $45 | $16 | $16 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $28 | $13 | $55 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $110 | $43 | $54 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $36 | $107 | $22 | $31 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $56 | $105 | $30 | $40 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $30 | $54 | $27 | $32 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |