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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Turkish | Portuguese | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | May - September |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $974 | $659 | $1984 | $922 |
| Rent | $618 | $274 | $354 | $965 | $400 |
| Groceries | $129 | $169 | $44 | $136 | $91 |
| Dining out | $269 | $108 | $81 | $271 | $151 |
| Cafe | $32 | $45 | $18 | $37 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $95 | $49 | $164 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $11 | $3 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $60 | $6 | $63 | $5 |
| Taxis | $21 | $20 | $6 | $27 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $10 | $2 | $18 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $8 | $11 | $29 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $15 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $22 | $47 | $43 |
| Gym | $36 | $41 | $9 | $65 | $22 |
| Yoga | $56 | $55 | $23 | $65 | $30 |
| Massage | $30 | $10 | $15 | $50 | $27 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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). |
| 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |