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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | December - April | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $2359 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $618 | $1036 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $129 | $236 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $269 | $371 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $32 | $43 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $157 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $21 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $12 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $21 | $48 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $117 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $36 | $37 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $56 | $163 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $30 | $75 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |