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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | High | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | May - October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted 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 |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1549 | $659 | $1959 | $1759 | $1806 | $1363 |
| Rent | $615 | $618 | $354 | $678 | $717 | $780 | $658 |
| Groceries | $114 | $129 | $44 | $157 | $148 | $158 | $150 |
| Dining out | $165 | $269 | $81 | $261 | $280 | $240 | $10 |
| Cafe | $38 | $32 | $18 | $56 | $45 | $53 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $151 | $49 | $209 | $96 | $175 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $27 | $3 | $35 | $21 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $55 | $6 | $63 | $95 | $61 | $53 |
| Taxis | $9 | $21 | $6 | $42 | $25 | $33 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $49 | $2 | $45 | $10 | $19 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $19 | $11 | $28 | $45 | $19 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $22 | $110 | $66 | $50 | $118 |
| Gym | $30 | $36 | $9 | $107 | $56 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $59 | $56 | $23 | $105 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $30 | $15 | $54 | $48 | $37 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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 - 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% 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, Bolt | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not 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. | 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.. | 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 | 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, 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 | 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. | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |