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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - May | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2702 | $1097 | $1549 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1054 | $480 | $618 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $243 | $234 | $82 | $129 | $175 |
| Dining out | $396 | $345 | $174 | $269 | $313 |
| Cafe | $66 | $75 | $22 | $32 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $321 | $77 | $151 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $49 | $11 | $27 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $35 | $23 | $55 | $78 |
| Taxis | $73 | $106 | $28 | $21 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $17 | $49 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $37 | $22 | $19 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $36 | $7 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $96 | $46 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $86 | $15 | $36 | $44 |
| Yoga | $139 | $130 | $57 | $56 | $142 |
| Massage | $89 | $99 | $37 | $30 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | None available | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |