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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | May - September | January - March, December | May - October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1167 | $1867 | $1759 | $1833 | $1363 |
| Rent | $618 | $503 | $778 | $717 | $1066 | $658 |
| Groceries | $129 | $151 | $281 | $148 | $95 | $150 |
| Dining out | $269 | $134 | $182 | $280 | $210 | $10 |
| Cafe | $32 | $39 | $49 | $45 | $25 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $72 | $159 | $96 | $130 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $7 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $20 | $11 | $95 | $33 | $53 |
| Taxis | $21 | $13 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $3 | $81 | $45 | $55 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $4 | $20 | $24 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $64 | $66 | $54 | $118 |
| Gym | $36 | $57 | $69 | $56 | $31 | $72 |
| Yoga | $56 | $57 | $65 | $82 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $21 | $51 | $48 | $32 | $10 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |