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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - June |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1293 | $1867 | $1462 |
| Rent | $618 | $732 | $778 | $752 |
| Groceries | $129 | $87 | $281 | $112 |
| Dining out | $269 | $131 | $182 | $169 |
| Cafe | $32 | $18 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $96 | $159 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $16 | $25 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $21 | $11 | $8 |
| Taxis | $21 | $14 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $24 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $8 | $81 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $73 | $64 | $53 |
| Gym | $36 | $15 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $56 | $54 | $65 | $37 |
| Massage | $30 | $20 | $51 | $53 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |