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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1959 | $1293 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $678 | $732 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $157 | $87 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $261 | $131 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $56 | $18 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $209 | $96 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $35 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $63 | $21 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $42 | $14 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $45 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $28 | $8 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $73 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $107 | $15 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $105 | $54 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $54 | $20 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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 | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |