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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1549 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $618 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $129 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $269 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $32 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $151 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $27 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $55 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $21 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $15 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $43 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $36 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $56 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $30 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |