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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |