Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 |
Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English |
Level of English | Very high | Very high |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2260 | $1628 |
Rent | $965 | $649 |
Groceries | $193 | $135 |
Dining out | $279 | $283 |
Cafe | $59 | $34 |
Coworking space | $179 | $158 |
Mobile internet | $24 | $28 |
Public transportation | $90 | $58 |
Taxis | $60 | $22 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $51 |
Sport and cultural events | $65 | $20 |
Museums and sights | $38 | $15 |
Nightlife | $64 | $46 |
Gym | $68 | $37 |
Yoga | $102 | $59 |
Massage | $58 | $32 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt |
Tap water | 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. |
Local food specialities | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow |