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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Turkish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| 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 | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $974 | $659 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $274 | $354 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $169 | $44 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $108 | $81 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $45 | $18 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $95 | $49 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $3 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $60 | $6 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $20 | $6 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $2 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $8 | $11 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $15 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $62 | $22 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $41 | $9 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $55 | $23 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| 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 sautéed 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |