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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $618 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $129 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $269 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $32 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $21 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $36 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $56 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $30 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for 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 |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |