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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, September - November | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | 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 everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $959 | $2498 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $618 | $316 | $1174 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $129 | $161 | $175 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $269 | $128 | $313 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $32 | $35 | $51 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $88 | $196 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $15 | $78 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $21 | $15 | $44 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $6 | $54 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $2 | $20 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $82 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $36 | $34 | $44 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $56 | $71 | $142 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $30 | $10 | $64 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 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 | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |