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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October, November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| 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. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $974 | $1867 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $274 | $778 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $169 | $281 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $108 | $182 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $45 | $49 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $95 | $159 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $25 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $60 | $11 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $20 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $24 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $8 | $81 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $62 | $64 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $41 | $69 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $55 | $65 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $10 | $51 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | 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. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |