Bangkok vs Barcelona vs Cape Town

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Population 5,680,000 5,585,556 4,617,560
Official language(s) Thai Catalan, Spanish Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English
Level of English Low High Very high
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December April - June, September - November March - May, September - November
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) ZAR - South African Rand (R)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops
Remote worker visa No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1560 $2384 $1549
Rent $616 $932 $618
Groceries $191 $121 $129
Dining out $168 $403 $269
Cafe $45 $45 $32
Coworking space $127 $213 $151
Mobile internet $23 $10 $27
Public transportation $32 $127 $55
Taxis $19 $48 $21
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $24 $49
Sport and cultural events $46 $81 $19
Museums and sights $21 $33 $15
Nightlife $50 $112 $43
Gym $96 $81 $36
Yoga $98 $93 $56
Massage $11 $59 $30
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Movistar MTN, Vodacom
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Grab Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. 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.
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 98 options on HappyCow 24 options on HappyCow