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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $1549 | $1959 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $499 | $618 | $678 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $108 | $129 | $157 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $202 | $269 | $261 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $29 | $32 | $56 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $151 | $209 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $27 | $35 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $55 | $63 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $21 | $42 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $49 | $45 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $19 | $28 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $43 | $110 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $37 | $36 | $107 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $48 | $56 | $105 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $26 | $30 | $54 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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 and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 98 listings on Happy Cow |