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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1167 | $1959 | $1293 |
| Rent | $618 | $503 | $678 | $732 |
| Groceries | $129 | $151 | $157 | $87 |
| Dining out | $269 | $134 | $261 | $131 |
| Cafe | $32 | $39 | $56 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $72 | $209 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $35 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $20 | $63 | $21 |
| Taxis | $21 | $13 | $42 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $45 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $3 | $28 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $4 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $110 | $73 |
| Gym | $36 | $57 | $107 | $15 |
| Yoga | $56 | $57 | $105 | $54 |
| Massage | $30 | $21 | $54 | $20 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow |