Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Very High | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1867 | $1759 | $1833 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $618 | $778 | $717 | $1066 | $797 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $129 | $281 | $148 | $95 | $356 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $269 | $182 | $280 | $210 | $211 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $32 | $49 | $45 | $25 | $69 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $151 | $159 | $96 | $130 | $222 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $25 | $21 | $7 | $40 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $55 | $11 | $95 | $33 | $40 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $21 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $41 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $13 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $19 | $81 | $45 | $55 | $39 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $24 | $26 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $43 | $64 | $66 | $54 | $93 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $36 | $69 | $56 | $31 | $69 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $56 | $65 | $82 | $40 | $112 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $30 | $51 | $48 | $32 | $75 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |