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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - April, December | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $659 | $922 | $1293 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $354 | $400 | $732 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $44 | $91 | $87 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $81 | $151 | $131 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $18 | $21 | $18 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $49 | $79 | $96 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $3 | $4 | $16 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $6 | $5 | $21 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $6 | $12 | $14 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $2 | $16 | $0 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $11 | $13 | $8 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $43 | $73 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $9 | $22 | $15 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $23 | $30 | $54 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $15 | $27 | $20 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |