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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | April - June, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $659 | $922 | $5431 | $1759 |
| Rent | $618 | $354 | $400 | $2891 | $717 |
| Groceries | $129 | $44 | $91 | $383 | $148 |
| Dining out | $269 | $81 | $151 | $656 | $280 |
| Cafe | $32 | $18 | $21 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $49 | $79 | $326 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $3 | $4 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $6 | $5 | $220 | $95 |
| Taxis | $21 | $6 | $12 | $78 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $2 | $16 | $30 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $11 | $13 | $100 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $15 | $9 | $74 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $43 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $9 | $22 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $56 | $23 | $30 | $197 | $82 |
| Massage | $30 | $15 | $27 | $109 | $48 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |