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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1549 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $618 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $129 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $269 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $32 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $151 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $27 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $55 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $21 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $43 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $36 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $56 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $30 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow |