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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $2498 | $1293 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $618 | $1174 | $732 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $129 | $175 | $87 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $269 | $313 | $131 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $32 | $51 | $18 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $196 | $96 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $10 | $16 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $78 | $21 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $21 | $44 | $14 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $49 | $0 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $54 | $8 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $82 | $73 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $36 | $44 | $15 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $56 | $142 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $64 | $20 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |