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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | May - September |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1167 | $1984 | $922 | $1759 |
| Rent | $618 | $503 | $965 | $400 | $717 |
| Groceries | $129 | $151 | $136 | $91 | $148 |
| Dining out | $269 | $134 | $271 | $151 | $280 |
| Cafe | $32 | $39 | $37 | $21 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $72 | $164 | $79 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $24 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $20 | $63 | $5 | $95 |
| Taxis | $21 | $13 | $27 | $12 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $18 | $16 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $3 | $29 | $13 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $47 | $43 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $57 | $65 | $22 | $56 |
| Yoga | $56 | $57 | $65 | $30 | $82 |
| Massage | $30 | $21 | $50 | $27 | $48 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |