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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1293 | $1759 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $732 | $717 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $87 | $148 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $131 | $280 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $18 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $96 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $16 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $21 | $95 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $14 | $25 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $8 | $45 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $73 | $66 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $15 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $54 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $20 | $48 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |