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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1959 | $922 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $678 | $400 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $157 | $91 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $261 | $151 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $56 | $21 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $209 | $79 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $35 | $4 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $63 | $5 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $42 | $12 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $28 | $13 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $43 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $107 | $22 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $54 | $27 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 sautéed 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.. | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |