Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, September - November | June - October |
Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | 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 most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1549 | $959 | $2498 | $1806 |
Rent | $618 | $316 | $1174 | $780 |
Groceries | $129 | $161 | $175 | $158 |
Dining out | $269 | $128 | $313 | $240 |
Cafe | $32 | $35 | $51 | $53 |
Coworking space | $151 | $88 | $196 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $10 | $24 |
Public transportation | $55 | $15 | $78 | $61 |
Taxis | $21 | $15 | $44 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $49 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $19 | $6 | $54 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $2 | $20 | $35 |
Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $82 | $50 |
Gym | $36 | $34 | $44 | $56 |
Yoga | $56 | $71 | $142 | $66 |
Massage | $30 | $10 | $64 | $37 |
SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | 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. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |