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Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | High | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | May - October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $1549 | $1959 | $1984 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1363 |
Rent | $615 | $844 | $618 | $678 | $965 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $658 |
Groceries | $114 | $98 | $129 | $157 | $136 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $150 |
Dining out | $165 | $121 | $269 | $261 | $271 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $10 |
Cafe | $38 | $25 | $32 | $56 | $37 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $28 |
Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $151 | $209 | $164 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $27 | $35 | $24 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $3 |
Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $55 | $63 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $53 |
Taxis | $9 | $9 | $21 | $42 | $27 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $49 | $45 | $18 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $19 | $28 | $29 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $43 | $110 | $47 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $118 |
Gym | $30 | $14 | $36 | $107 | $65 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $59 | $19 | $56 | $105 | $65 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $30 | $54 | $50 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |