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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $2498 | $1293 | $1833 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $1174 | $732 | $1066 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $175 | $87 | $95 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $313 | $131 | $210 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $51 | $18 | $25 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $196 | $96 | $130 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $10 | $16 | $7 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $78 | $21 | $33 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $44 | $14 | $14 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $54 | $8 | $55 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $9 | $26 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $82 | $73 | $54 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $44 | $15 | $31 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $142 | $54 | $40 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $64 | $20 | $32 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |