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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Czech | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | June - October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $974 | $1806 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $274 | $780 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $169 | $158 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $108 | $240 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $45 | $53 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $95 | $175 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $11 | $24 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $60 | $61 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $20 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $10 | $19 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $8 | $19 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $35 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $50 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $41 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $55 | $66 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $10 | $37 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |