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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | January - April, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1959 | $1293 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $678 | $732 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $157 | $87 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $261 | $131 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $56 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $209 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $35 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $63 | $21 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $42 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $45 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $28 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $110 | $73 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $107 | $15 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $105 | $54 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $54 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow |