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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | February - May | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $959 | $1867 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $618 | $316 | $778 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $129 | $161 | $281 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $269 | $128 | $182 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $32 | $35 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $151 | $88 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $55 | $15 | $11 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $21 | $15 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $19 | $6 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $15 | $2 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $74 | $64 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $36 | $34 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $56 | $71 | $65 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |