Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | February - May | January - April, December | May - September | June - October | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $959 | $1293 | $1759 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $618 | $316 | $732 | $717 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $129 | $161 | $87 | $148 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $269 | $128 | $131 | $280 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $32 | $35 | $18 | $45 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $88 | $96 | $96 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $15 | $21 | $95 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $21 | $15 | $14 | $25 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $6 | $8 | $45 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $2 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $74 | $73 | $66 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $36 | $34 | $15 | $56 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $56 | $71 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $30 | $10 | $20 | $48 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |