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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1549 | $2498 | $2143 | $1806 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $618 | $1174 | $923 | $780 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $129 | $175 | $127 | $158 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $269 | $313 | $207 | $240 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $32 | $51 | $42 | $53 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $151 | $196 | $160 | $175 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $27 | $10 | $21 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $55 | $78 | $17 | $61 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $21 | $44 | $9 | $33 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $49 | $49 | $49 | $19 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $19 | $54 | $97 | $19 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $82 | $77 | $50 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $36 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $56 | $142 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $30 | $64 | $101 | $37 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |