Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | High | High | Low |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | June - October | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1549 | $974 | $1984 | $1293 | $1806 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $615 | $618 | $274 | $965 | $732 | $780 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $114 | $129 | $169 | $136 | $87 | $158 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $165 | $269 | $108 | $271 | $131 | $240 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $38 | $32 | $45 | $37 | $18 | $53 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $133 | $151 | $95 | $164 | $96 | $175 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $27 | $11 | $24 | $16 | $24 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $21 | $55 | $60 | $63 | $21 | $61 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $9 | $21 | $20 | $27 | $14 | $33 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $49 | $10 | $18 | $0 | $19 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $19 | $8 | $29 | $8 | $19 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $62 | $47 | $73 | $50 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $30 | $36 | $41 | $65 | $15 | $56 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $59 | $56 | $55 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $30 | $10 | $50 | $20 | $37 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 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 | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! | 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 | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |