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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $1363 |
| Rent | $615 | $618 | $503 | $354 | $678 | $658 |
| Groceries | $114 | $129 | $151 | $44 | $157 | $150 |
| Dining out | $165 | $269 | $134 | $81 | $261 | $10 |
| Cafe | $38 | $32 | $39 | $18 | $56 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $151 | $72 | $49 | $209 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $55 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $53 |
| Taxis | $9 | $21 | $13 | $6 | $42 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $19 | $3 | $11 | $28 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $110 | $118 |
| Gym | $30 | $36 | $57 | $9 | $107 | $72 |
| Yoga | $59 | $56 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $30 | $21 | $15 | $54 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 255 listings on Happy Cow |