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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1549 | $659 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $615 | $618 | $354 | $400 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $114 | $129 | $44 | $91 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $165 | $269 | $81 | $151 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $38 | $32 | $18 | $21 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $151 | $49 | $79 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $27 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $55 | $6 | $5 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $9 | $21 | $6 | $12 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $49 | $2 | $16 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $19 | $11 | $13 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $15 | $9 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $22 | $43 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $30 | $36 | $9 | $22 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $59 | $56 | $23 | $30 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $31 | $30 | $15 | $27 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 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 | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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! |
| 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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. |
| 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |