Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Very high |
Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November |
Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1549 | $959 | $1959 | $2498 | $5431 |
Rent | $618 | $316 | $678 | $1174 | $2891 |
Groceries | $129 | $161 | $157 | $175 | $383 |
Dining out | $269 | $128 | $261 | $313 | $656 |
Cafe | $32 | $35 | $56 | $51 | $72 |
Coworking space | $151 | $88 | $209 | $196 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $35 | $10 | $45 |
Public transportation | $55 | $15 | $63 | $78 | $220 |
Taxis | $21 | $15 | $42 | $44 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $45 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $19 | $6 | $28 | $54 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $2 | $8 | $20 | $74 |
Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $110 | $82 | $195 |
Gym | $36 | $34 | $107 | $44 | $55 |
Yoga | $56 | $71 | $105 | $142 | $197 |
Massage | $30 | $10 | $54 | $64 | $109 |
SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |