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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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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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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $618 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $129 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $269 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $32 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $21 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $36 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $56 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $30 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |