Cape Town vs Mexico City vs Seoul

Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 4,617,560 8,850,000 9,963,452
Official language(s) Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Spanish Korean
Level of English Very high Moderate Moderate
Main airport Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - May, October, November March - May, September - November
Currency ZAR - South African Rand (R) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
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 $2184
Rent $618 $778 $797
Groceries $129 $281 $356
Dining out $269 $182 $211
Cafe $32 $49 $69
Coworking space $151 $159 $222
Mobile internet $27 $25 $40
Public transportation $55 $11 $40
Taxis $21 $9 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $49 $24 $13
Sport and cultural events $19 $81 $39
Museums and sights $15 $20 $6
Nightlife $43 $64 $93
Gym $36 $69 $69
Yoga $56 $65 $112
Massage $30 $51 $75
SIM card options MTN, Vodacom Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Bolt Uber Uber, Kakao
Tap water 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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) Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 24 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow