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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | February - May | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $959 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $316 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $161 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $128 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $35 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $88 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $15 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $15 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $6 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $2 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $34 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $71 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $10 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |