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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $659 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $618 | $354 | $923 | $717 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $129 | $44 | $127 | $148 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $269 | $81 | $207 | $280 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $32 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $49 | $160 | $96 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $3 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $6 | $17 | $95 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $21 | $6 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $2 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $11 | $97 | $45 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $15 | $217 | $24 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $77 | $66 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $36 | $9 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $56 | $23 | $54 | $82 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $30 | $15 | $101 | $48 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |