Cape Town 🇿🇦
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 4,617,560 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High |
Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | December - April | June - October |
Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1549 | $5431 | $2359 | $1806 |
Rent | $618 | $2891 | $1036 | $780 |
Groceries | $129 | $383 | $236 | $158 |
Dining out | $269 | $656 | $371 | $240 |
Cafe | $32 | $72 | $43 | $53 |
Coworking space | $151 | $326 | $157 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $45 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $55 | $220 | $12 | $61 |
Taxis | $21 | $78 | $48 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $30 | $0 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $19 | $100 | $35 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $74 | $9 | $35 |
Nightlife | $43 | $195 | $117 | $50 |
Gym | $36 | $55 | $37 | $56 |
Yoga | $56 | $197 | $163 | $66 |
Massage | $30 | $109 | $75 | $37 |
SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. | 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! |
Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |