Cape Town vs Da Nang vs Medellin

Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Medellin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Population 4,617,560 1,125,316 2,427,000
Official language(s) Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Vietnamese Spanish
Level of English Very high Low Low
Main airport Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November February - May January - April, December
Currency ZAR - South African Rand (R) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) COP - Colombian Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No
Average monthly costs $1549 $959 $1293
Rent $618 $316 $732
Groceries $129 $161 $87
Dining out $269 $128 $131
Cafe $32 $35 $18
Coworking space $151 $88 $96
Mobile internet $27 $4 $16
Public transportation $55 $15 $21
Taxis $21 $15 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $49 $0 $0
Sport and cultural events $19 $6 $8
Museums and sights $15 $2 $9
Nightlife $43 $74 $73
Gym $36 $34 $15
Yoga $56 $71 $54
Massage $30 $10 $20
SIM card options MTN, Vodacom Viettel, Vinafone Claro, Tigo
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 10% in restaurants
Taxi apps Uber, Bolt Grab EasyTaxi
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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats
Local food specialities Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa
Eat like a local Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food
Vegetarian / vegan options 24 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow