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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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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 (€) | 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 | $2565 | $1742 |
| Rent | $1095 | $695 |
| Groceries | $219 | $145 |
| Dining out | $316 | $303 |
| Cafe | $67 | $36 |
| Coworking space | $203 | $170 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $30 |
| Public transportation | $102 | $62 |
| Taxis | $68 | $23 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $55 |
| Sport and cultural events | $74 | $22 |
| Museums and sights | $43 | $17 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $49 |
| Gym | $77 | $40 |
| Yoga | $116 | $63 |
| Massage | $66 | $34 |
| 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 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 | 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 |