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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | May - September | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1984 | $922 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $618 | $965 | $400 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $129 | $136 | $91 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $269 | $271 | $151 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $32 | $37 | $21 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $164 | $79 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $24 | $4 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $21 | $27 | $12 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $18 | $16 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $29 | $13 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $24 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $47 | $43 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $36 | $65 | $22 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $56 | $65 | $30 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $30 | $50 | $27 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |