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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $1293 |
| Rent | $618 | $316 | $354 | $678 | $732 |
| Groceries | $129 | $161 | $44 | $157 | $87 |
| Dining out | $269 | $128 | $81 | $261 | $131 |
| Cafe | $32 | $35 | $18 | $56 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $88 | $49 | $209 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $21 |
| Taxis | $21 | $15 | $6 | $42 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $6 | $11 | $28 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $2 | $15 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $22 | $110 | $73 |
| Gym | $36 | $34 | $9 | $107 | $15 |
| Yoga | $56 | $71 | $23 | $105 | $54 |
| Massage | $30 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $20 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | EasyTaxi |
| 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow |