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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1549 | $959 | $1984 | $1293 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $618 | $316 | $965 | $732 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $129 | $161 | $136 | $87 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $269 | $128 | $271 | $131 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $32 | $35 | $37 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $151 | $88 | $164 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $27 | $4 | $24 | $16 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $55 | $15 | $63 | $21 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $49 | $0 | $18 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $19 | $6 | $29 | $8 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $2 | $24 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $74 | $47 | $73 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $36 | $34 | $65 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $56 | $71 | $65 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $30 | $10 | $50 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |