Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | High | Low |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - June |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1549 | $922 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $844 | $618 | $400 | $778 | $2891 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $98 | $129 | $91 | $281 | $383 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $121 | $269 | $151 | $182 | $656 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $25 | $32 | $21 | $49 | $72 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $95 | $151 | $79 | $159 | $326 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $9 | $55 | $5 | $11 | $220 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $9 | $21 | $12 | $9 | $78 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $49 | $16 | $24 | $30 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $13 | $81 | $100 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $23 | $43 | $43 | $64 | $195 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $14 | $36 | $22 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $19 | $56 | $30 | $65 | $197 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $10 | $30 | $27 | $51 | $109 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |