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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1959 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $678 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $157 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $261 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $56 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $209 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $35 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $63 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $42 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $45 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $28 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $107 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $105 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $54 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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.. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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. | 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. | 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 | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |