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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $1293 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $618 | $732 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $129 | $87 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $269 | $131 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $32 | $18 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $151 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $16 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $55 | $21 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $21 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $19 | $8 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $15 | $9 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $73 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $36 | $15 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $56 | $54 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $30 | $20 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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 | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |