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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | June - October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | 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 in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $659 | $1293 | $1806 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $354 | $732 | $780 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $44 | $87 | $158 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $81 | $131 | $240 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $18 | $18 | $53 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $49 | $96 | $175 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $3 | $16 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $6 | $21 | $61 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $6 | $14 | $33 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $2 | $0 | $19 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $11 | $8 | $19 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $15 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $22 | $73 | $50 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $9 | $15 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $23 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $15 | $20 | $37 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | Tip 10% in 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 | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
| 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |