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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $618 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $129 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $269 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $32 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $21 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $36 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $56 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $30 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |