Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | English (de facto) | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Low |
Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | March - June |
Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1293 | $5431 | $1462 |
Rent | $618 | $732 | $2891 | $752 |
Groceries | $129 | $87 | $383 | $112 |
Dining out | $269 | $131 | $656 | $169 |
Cafe | $32 | $18 | $72 | $45 |
Coworking space | $151 | $96 | $326 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $16 | $45 | $4 |
Public transportation | $55 | $21 | $220 | $8 |
Taxis | $21 | $14 | $78 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $30 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $19 | $8 | $100 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $74 | $9 |
Nightlife | $43 | $73 | $195 | $53 |
Gym | $36 | $15 | $55 | $33 |
Yoga | $56 | $54 | $197 | $37 |
Massage | $30 | $20 | $109 | $53 |
SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |