Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1549 | $959 | $1759 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $618 | $316 | $717 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $129 | $161 | $148 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $269 | $128 | $280 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $32 | $35 | $45 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $151 | $88 | $96 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $55 | $15 | $95 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $21 | $15 | $25 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $10 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $19 | $6 | $45 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $2 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $66 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $36 | $34 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $56 | $71 | $82 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $30 | $10 | $48 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 sautรฉed 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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. |
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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |