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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1549 | $659 | $2143 | $1833 |
| Rent | $480 | $618 | $354 | $923 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $82 | $129 | $44 | $127 | $95 |
| Dining out | $174 | $269 | $81 | $207 | $210 |
| Cafe | $22 | $32 | $18 | $42 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $151 | $49 | $160 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $3 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $55 | $6 | $17 | $33 |
| Taxis | $28 | $21 | $6 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $2 | $49 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $19 | $11 | $97 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $15 | $217 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $22 | $77 | $54 |
| Gym | $15 | $36 | $9 | $42 | $31 |
| Yoga | $57 | $56 | $23 | $54 | $40 |
| Massage | $37 | $30 | $15 | $101 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 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, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |