Bucharest vs Cape Town vs Prague vs Valencia

Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 1,830,000 4,617,560 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Very high High Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - October March - May, September - November June - October March - June, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) ZAR - South African Rand (R) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere 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 Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1549 $1806 $1976
Rent $615 $618 $780 $869
Groceries $114 $129 $158 $146
Dining out $165 $269 $240 $292
Cafe $38 $32 $53 $42
Coworking space $133 $151 $175 $152
Mobile internet $7 $27 $24 $16
Public transportation $21 $55 $61 $38
Taxis $9 $21 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $49 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $19 $19 $73
Museums and sights $29 $15 $35 $44
Nightlife $45 $43 $50 $66
Gym $30 $36 $56 $34
Yoga $59 $56 $66 $87
Massage $31 $30 $37 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange 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 - 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, Bolt Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. 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 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 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 24 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow