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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $1549 | $2498 | $1759 |
| Rent | $480 | $844 | $618 | $1174 | $717 |
| Groceries | $82 | $98 | $129 | $175 | $148 |
| Dining out | $174 | $121 | $269 | $313 | $280 |
| Cafe | $22 | $25 | $32 | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $151 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $27 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $55 | $78 | $95 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $21 | $44 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $49 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $19 | $54 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $43 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $14 | $36 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $57 | $19 | $56 | $142 | $82 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $30 | $64 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |