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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1984 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $965 | $1174 | $732 | $778 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $136 | $175 | $87 | $281 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $271 | $313 | $131 | $182 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $37 | $51 | $18 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $164 | $196 | $96 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $63 | $78 | $21 | $11 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $27 | $44 | $14 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $18 | $49 | $0 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $29 | $54 | $8 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $47 | $82 | $73 | $64 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $65 | $44 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $65 | $142 | $54 | $65 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $50 | $64 | $20 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |