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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English |
Level of English | High | Very high |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 |
Rent | $499 | $618 |
Groceries | $108 | $129 |
Dining out | $202 | $269 |
Cafe | $29 | $32 |
Coworking space | $120 | $151 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $27 |
Public transportation | $36 | $55 |
Taxis | $27 | $21 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 |
Nightlife | $43 | $43 |
Gym | $37 | $36 |
Yoga | $48 | $56 |
Massage | $26 | $30 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. |
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 |
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 |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow |