Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | January - April, December | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1549 | $974 | $959 | $1293 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $618 | $274 | $316 | $732 | $780 | $1066 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $129 | $169 | $161 | $87 | $158 | $95 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $269 | $108 | $128 | $131 | $240 | $210 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $32 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $53 | $25 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $151 | $95 | $88 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $11 | $4 | $16 | $24 | $7 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $55 | $60 | $15 | $21 | $61 | $33 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $21 | $20 | $15 | $14 | $33 | $14 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $19 | $16 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $19 | $8 | $6 | $8 | $19 | $55 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $35 | $26 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $74 | $73 | $50 | $54 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $36 | $41 | $34 | $15 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $56 | $55 | $71 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $30 | $10 | $10 | $20 | $37 | $32 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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