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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $1549 | $974 | $1867 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $618 | $274 | $778 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $129 | $169 | $281 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $269 | $108 | $182 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $32 | $45 | $49 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $151 | $95 | $159 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $27 | $11 | $25 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $55 | $60 | $11 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $9 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $49 | $10 | $24 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $19 | $8 | $81 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $43 | $62 | $64 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $36 | $41 | $69 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $56 | $55 | $65 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $30 | $10 | $51 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 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 | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |