Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1549 | $959 | $659 | $922 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
Rent | $618 | $316 | $354 | $400 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
Groceries | $129 | $161 | $44 | $91 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
Dining out | $269 | $128 | $81 | $151 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
Cafe | $32 | $35 | $18 | $21 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
Coworking space | $151 | $88 | $49 | $79 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $55 | $15 | $6 | $5 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
Taxis | $21 | $15 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $19 | $6 | $11 | $13 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $22 | $43 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
Gym | $36 | $34 | $9 | $22 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
Yoga | $56 | $71 | $23 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Massage | $30 | $10 | $15 | $27 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! |
Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |