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Austin 🇺🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 926,426 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1549 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1650 | $618 | $778 |
| Groceries | $243 | $129 | $281 |
| Dining out | $396 | $269 | $182 |
| Cafe | $66 | $32 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $151 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $27 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $55 | $11 |
| Taxis | $73 | $21 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $19 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $64 |
| Gym | $62 | $36 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $56 | $65 |
| Massage | $89 | $30 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Bolt | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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 |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | 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) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |