Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | March - June |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1549 | $1867 | $1462 |
Rent | $615 | $618 | $778 | $752 |
Groceries | $114 | $129 | $281 | $112 |
Dining out | $165 | $269 | $182 | $169 |
Cafe | $38 | $32 | $49 | $45 |
Coworking space | $133 | $151 | $159 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $27 | $25 | $4 |
Public transportation | $21 | $55 | $11 | $8 |
Taxis | $9 | $21 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $49 | $24 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $19 | $81 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $64 | $53 |
Gym | $30 | $36 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $59 | $56 | $65 | $37 |
Massage | $31 | $30 | $51 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |