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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1549 | $1293 | $5431 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $618 | $732 | $2891 | $717 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $129 | $87 | $383 | $148 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $269 | $131 | $656 | $280 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $32 | $18 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $151 | $96 | $326 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $27 | $16 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $55 | $21 | $220 | $95 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $21 | $14 | $78 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $49 | $0 | $30 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $19 | $8 | $100 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $74 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $43 | $73 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $36 | $15 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $56 | $54 | $197 | $82 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $30 | $20 | $109 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |