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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $959 | $1167 | $1959 | $2143 |
| Rent | $618 | $316 | $503 | $678 | $923 |
| Groceries | $129 | $161 | $151 | $157 | $127 |
| Dining out | $269 | $128 | $134 | $261 | $207 |
| Cafe | $32 | $35 | $39 | $56 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $88 | $72 | $209 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $4 | $35 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $15 | $20 | $63 | $17 |
| Taxis | $21 | $15 | $13 | $42 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $0 | $45 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $6 | $3 | $28 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $2 | $4 | $8 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $89 | $110 | $77 |
| Gym | $36 | $34 | $57 | $107 | $42 |
| Yoga | $56 | $71 | $57 | $105 | $54 |
| Massage | $30 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $101 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow |