Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Population | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Very high | Very High |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November | May - September |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1549 | $1759 |
Rent | $844 | $618 | $717 |
Groceries | $98 | $129 | $148 |
Dining out | $121 | $269 | $280 |
Cafe | $25 | $32 | $45 |
Coworking space | $95 | $151 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $21 |
Public transportation | $9 | $55 | $95 |
Taxis | $9 | $21 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $49 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $24 |
Nightlife | $23 | $43 | $66 |
Gym | $14 | $36 | $56 |
Yoga | $19 | $56 | $82 |
Massage | $10 | $30 | $48 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |