Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Very High | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1549 | $1759 | $1462 |
Rent | $480 | $618 | $717 | $752 |
Groceries | $82 | $129 | $148 | $112 |
Dining out | $174 | $269 | $280 | $169 |
Cafe | $22 | $32 | $45 | $45 |
Coworking space | $77 | $151 | $96 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $23 | $55 | $95 | $8 |
Taxis | $28 | $21 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $19 | $45 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $66 | $53 |
Gym | $15 | $36 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $57 | $56 | $82 | $37 |
Massage | $37 | $30 | $48 | $53 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |