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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1167 | $1959 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $618 | $503 | $678 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $129 | $151 | $157 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $269 | $134 | $261 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $32 | $39 | $56 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $72 | $209 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $35 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $20 | $63 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $21 | $13 | $42 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $45 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $3 | $28 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $4 | $8 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $110 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $36 | $57 | $107 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $56 | $57 | $105 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $30 | $21 | $54 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |