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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | April - June, September - November | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1984 | $5431 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $618 | $965 | $2891 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $129 | $136 | $383 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $269 | $271 | $656 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $32 | $37 | $72 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $164 | $326 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $24 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $63 | $220 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $21 | $27 | $78 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $18 | $30 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $29 | $100 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $24 | $74 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $47 | $195 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $36 | $65 | $55 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $56 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $30 | $50 | $109 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | 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. | 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |