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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | June - October | May - October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $959 | $659 | $1293 | $1806 | $1363 |
| Rent | $618 | $316 | $354 | $732 | $780 | $658 |
| Groceries | $129 | $161 | $44 | $87 | $158 | $150 |
| Dining out | $269 | $128 | $81 | $131 | $240 | $10 |
| Cafe | $32 | $35 | $18 | $18 | $53 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $88 | $49 | $96 | $175 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $3 | $16 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $15 | $6 | $21 | $61 | $53 |
| Taxis | $21 | $15 | $6 | $14 | $33 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $19 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $6 | $11 | $8 | $19 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $22 | $73 | $50 | $118 |
| Gym | $36 | $34 | $9 | $15 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $56 | $71 | $23 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $37 | $10 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |