Berlin vs Cape Town vs Mexico City

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
Remove
Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
Remove
Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
Remove
Population 3,400,000 4,617,560 8,850,000
Official language(s) German Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Spanish
Level of English Very high Very high Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, September - November March - May, October, November
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) ZAR - South African Rand (R) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1549 $1867
Rent $939 $618 $778
Groceries $188 $129 $281
Dining out $271 $269 $182
Cafe $57 $32 $49
Coworking space $174 $151 $159
Mobile internet $23 $27 $25
Public transportation $88 $55 $11
Taxis $58 $21 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $49 $24
Sport and cultural events $64 $19 $81
Museums and sights $37 $15 $20
Nightlife $63 $43 $64
Gym $66 $36 $69
Yoga $99 $56 $65
Massage $56 $30 $51
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone MTN, Vodacom Telcel, Movistar
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Bolt Uber
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops 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)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 24 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow