Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | Very high | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $1549 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $615 | $844 | $618 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $114 | $98 | $129 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $165 | $121 | $269 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $38 | $25 | $32 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $151 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $27 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $55 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $9 | $21 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $49 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $19 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $15 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $43 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $30 | $14 | $36 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $59 | $19 | $56 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $30 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | 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. | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |