Cape Town vs New York City vs Sofia

Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Population 4,617,560 8,323,340 1,270,169
Official language(s) Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English English (de facto) Bulgarian
Level of English Very high Very high High
Main airport Cape Town International Airport (CPT) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November April - June, September - November April-June, September-October
Currency ZAR - South African Rand (R) USD - US Dollar ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No
Average monthly costs $1549 $5431 $1289
Rent $618 $2891 $567
Groceries $129 $383 $10
Dining out $269 $656 $227
Cafe $32 $72 $27
Coworking space $151 $326 $140
Mobile internet $27 $45 $10
Public transportation $55 $220 $30
Taxis $21 $78 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $49 $30 $40
Sport and cultural events $19 $100 $18
Museums and sights $15 $74 $12
Nightlife $43 $195 $82
Gym $36 $55 $23
Yoga $56 $197 $62
Massage $30 $109 $29
SIM card options MTN, Vodacom AT&T, Verizon A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Uber, Bolt Uber, Lyft TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Not drinkable 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. 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. 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 24 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow