Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1549 | $1959 | $1293 | $1867 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $618 | $678 | $732 | $778 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $129 | $157 | $87 | $281 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $269 | $261 | $131 | $182 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $32 | $56 | $18 | $49 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $151 | $209 | $96 | $159 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $35 | $16 | $25 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $55 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $21 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $45 | $0 | $24 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $19 | $28 | $8 | $81 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $110 | $73 | $64 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $36 | $107 | $15 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $56 | $105 | $54 | $65 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $30 | $54 | $20 | $51 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |