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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $974 | $1867 |
| Rent | $618 | $274 | $778 |
| Groceries | $129 | $169 | $281 |
| Dining out | $269 | $108 | $182 |
| Cafe | $32 | $45 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $95 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $11 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $60 | $11 |
| Taxis | $21 | $20 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $10 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $8 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $64 |
| Gym | $36 | $41 | $69 |
| Yoga | $56 | $55 | $65 |
| Massage | $30 | $10 | $51 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |