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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | December - April | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1959 | $1984 | $2359 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $618 | $678 | $965 | $1036 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $129 | $157 | $136 | $236 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $269 | $261 | $271 | $371 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $32 | $56 | $37 | $43 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $209 | $164 | $157 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $35 | $24 | $21 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $63 | $63 | $12 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $21 | $42 | $27 | $48 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $45 | $18 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $28 | $29 | $35 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $47 | $117 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $36 | $107 | $65 | $37 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $56 | $105 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $30 | $54 | $50 | $75 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |