Budapest vs Cape Town vs Porto

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Population 1,768,073 4,617,560 237,559
Official language(s) Hungarian Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Portuguese
Level of English High Very high Very High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, September - November May - September
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ZAR - South African Rand (R) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1549 $1759
Rent $499 $618 $717
Groceries $108 $129 $148
Dining out $202 $269 $280
Cafe $29 $32 $45
Coworking space $120 $151 $96
Mobile internet $9 $27 $21
Public transportation $36 $55 $95
Taxis $27 $21 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $49 $10
Sport and cultural events $24 $19 $45
Museums and sights $7 $15 $24
Nightlife $43 $43 $66
Gym $37 $36 $56
Yoga $48 $56 $82
Massage $26 $30 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor MTN, Vodacom Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Bolt Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities 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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 24 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow