Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese | Portuguese | Czech |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Very High | High |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | June - October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1549 | $659 | $1959 | $1984 | $1759 | $1806 |
Rent | $480 | $618 | $354 | $678 | $965 | $717 | $780 |
Groceries | $82 | $129 | $44 | $157 | $136 | $148 | $158 |
Dining out | $174 | $269 | $81 | $261 | $271 | $280 | $240 |
Cafe | $22 | $32 | $18 | $56 | $37 | $45 | $53 |
Coworking space | $77 | $151 | $49 | $209 | $164 | $96 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $3 | $35 | $24 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $23 | $55 | $6 | $63 | $63 | $95 | $61 |
Taxis | $28 | $21 | $6 | $42 | $27 | $25 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $2 | $45 | $18 | $10 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $19 | $11 | $28 | $29 | $45 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $24 | $35 |
Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $22 | $110 | $47 | $66 | $50 |
Gym | $15 | $36 | $9 | $107 | $65 | $56 | $56 |
Yoga | $57 | $56 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $82 | $66 |
Massage | $37 | $30 | $15 | $54 | $50 | $48 | $37 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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! |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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. |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |