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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1867 | $1806 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $618 | $778 | $780 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $129 | $281 | $158 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $269 | $182 | $240 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $32 | $49 | $53 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $159 | $175 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $25 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $11 | $61 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $21 | $9 | $33 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $24 | $19 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $81 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $64 | $50 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $36 | $69 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $56 | $65 | $66 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $30 | $51 | $37 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |