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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1388 | $1628 | $2268 |
| Rent | $632 | $649 | $827 |
| Groceries | $117 | $135 | $370 |
| Dining out | $169 | $283 | $219 |
| Cafe | $39 | $34 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $137 | $158 | $231 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $28 | $42 |
| Public transportation | $22 | $58 | $42 |
| Taxis | $9 | $22 | $43 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $26 | $51 | $14 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $20 | $40 |
| Museums and sights | $30 | $15 | $7 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $46 | $96 |
| Gym | $31 | $37 | $72 |
| Yoga | $61 | $59 | $116 |
| Massage | $32 | $32 | $78 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | 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 | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 | 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 eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |