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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |