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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1549 | $1293 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $618 | $732 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $129 | $87 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $269 | $131 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $32 | $18 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $151 | $96 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $16 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $55 | $21 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $21 | $14 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $19 | $8 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $73 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $36 | $15 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $56 | $54 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $30 | $20 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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 sautรฉed 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |