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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | November - April | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $974 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $274 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $169 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $108 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $95 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $11 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $60 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $20 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $10 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $8 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $41 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $55 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $10 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |