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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Low | Very high | High | Low |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $1549 | $1167 | $1959 | $1293 | $5431 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $615 | $499 | $618 | $503 | $678 | $732 | $2891 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $114 | $108 | $129 | $151 | $157 | $87 | $383 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $165 | $202 | $269 | $134 | $261 | $131 | $656 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $38 | $29 | $32 | $39 | $56 | $18 | $72 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $151 | $72 | $209 | $96 | $326 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $35 | $16 | $45 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $21 | $220 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $9 | $27 | $21 | $13 | $42 | $14 | $78 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $45 | $0 | $30 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $28 | $8 | $100 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $15 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $74 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $43 | $89 | $110 | $73 | $195 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $30 | $37 | $36 | $57 | $107 | $15 | $55 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $59 | $48 | $56 | $57 | $105 | $54 | $197 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $26 | $30 | $21 | $54 | $20 | $109 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |