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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1549 | $659 | $1959 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $618 | $354 | $678 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $129 | $44 | $157 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $269 | $81 | $261 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $32 | $18 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $151 | $49 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $27 | $3 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $55 | $6 | $63 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $21 | $6 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $49 | $2 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $19 | $11 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $15 | $15 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $43 | $22 | $110 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $36 | $9 | $107 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $56 | $23 | $105 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $30 | $15 | $54 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | nTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |