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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $922 | $2498 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $400 | $1174 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $91 | $175 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $151 | $313 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $21 | $51 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $79 | $196 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $5 | $78 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $12 | $44 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $13 | $54 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $82 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $22 | $44 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $30 | $142 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $27 | $64 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |