Barbados vs Berlin vs Cape Town

Barbados ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง
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Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Population 110,000 3,400,000 4,617,560
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English
Level of English Very high Very high Very high
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September March - May, September - November
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) ZAR - South African Rand (R)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1549
Rent $1054 $939 $618
Groceries $234 $188 $129
Dining out $345 $271 $269
Cafe $75 $57 $32
Coworking space $321 $174 $151
Mobile internet $49 $23 $27
Public transportation $35 $88 $55
Taxis $106 $58 $21
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $49
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $19
Museums and sights $36 $37 $15
Nightlife $96 $63 $43
Gym $86 $66 $36
Yoga $130 $99 $56
Massage $99 $56 $30
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone MTN, Vodacom
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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 Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow
Eat like a local Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 24 options on HappyCow