Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $1867 | $1976 |
Rent | $615 | $618 | $503 | $778 | $869 |
Groceries | $114 | $129 | $151 | $281 | $146 |
Dining out | $165 | $269 | $134 | $182 | $292 |
Cafe | $38 | $32 | $39 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $133 | $151 | $72 | $159 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $27 | $4 | $25 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $55 | $20 | $11 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $21 | $13 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $19 | $3 | $81 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $4 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $89 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $30 | $36 | $57 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $59 | $56 | $57 | $65 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $30 | $21 | $51 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |