Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November |
Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1293 | $1867 |
Rent | $618 | $732 | $778 |
Groceries | $129 | $87 | $281 |
Dining out | $269 | $131 | $182 |
Cafe | $32 | $18 | $49 |
Coworking space | $151 | $96 | $159 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $16 | $25 |
Public transportation | $55 | $21 | $11 |
Taxis | $21 | $14 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $24 |
Sport and cultural events | $19 | $8 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $20 |
Nightlife | $43 | $73 | $64 |
Gym | $36 | $15 | $69 |
Yoga | $56 | $54 | $65 |
Massage | $30 | $20 | $51 |
SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber |
Tap water | 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. | 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 |
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 |
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, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |