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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1549 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $618 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $129 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $269 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $32 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $151 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $27 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $55 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $21 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $43 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $36 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $56 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $30 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow |