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Austin 🇺🇸
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1549 | $1293 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $618 | $732 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $129 | $87 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $269 | $131 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $32 | $18 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $151 | $96 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $27 | $16 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $55 | $21 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $21 | $14 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $19 | $8 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $15 | $9 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $73 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $36 | $15 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $56 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $30 | $20 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |