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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $618 | $503 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $129 | $151 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $269 | $134 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $32 | $39 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $151 | $72 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $27 | $4 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $55 | $20 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $21 | $13 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $19 | $3 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $4 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $89 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $36 | $57 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $56 | $57 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $30 | $21 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | 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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 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, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |