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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $659 | $1984 | $1867 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $354 | $965 | $778 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $44 | $136 | $281 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $81 | $271 | $182 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $18 | $37 | $49 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $49 | $164 | $159 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $3 | $24 | $25 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $6 | $27 | $9 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $2 | $18 | $24 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $11 | $29 | $81 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $22 | $47 | $64 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $9 | $65 | $69 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $23 | $65 | $65 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $15 | $50 | $51 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |