Cape Town vs Da Nang vs Larnaca vs Madrid

	Cape Town 🇿🇦 Remove	Da Nang 🇻🇳 Remove	Larnaca 🇨🇾 Remove	Madrid 🇪🇸 Remove
Population	4,617,560	1,125,316	144,900	6,578,0179
Official language(s)	Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English	Vietnamese	Greek	Spanish
Level of English	Very high	Low	High	Moderate
Main airport	Cape Town International Airport (CPT)	Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	Larnaca International Airport (LCA)	Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Most common months to visit	March - May, September - November	February - May	March - May, October - December	March - May, September - November
Currency	ZAR - South African Rand (R)	VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫)	EUR - Euro (€)	EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards	Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops	Accepted in some places. Cash also needed.	Accepted everywhere	Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa	No	No	No	Yes
Average monthly costs	$1549	$959	$1959	$2498
Rent	$618	$316	$678	$1174
Groceries	$129	$161	$157	$175
Dining out	$269	$128	$261	$313
Cafe	$32	$35	$56	$51
Coworking space	$151	$88	$209	$196
Mobile internet	$27	$4	$35	$10
Public transportation	$55	$15	$63	$78
Taxis	$21	$15	$42	$44
Shared bicycles and scooters	$49	$0	$45	$49
Sport and cultural events	$19	$6	$28	$54
Museums and sights	$15	$2	$8	$20
Nightlife	$43	$74	$110	$82
Gym	$36	$34	$107	$44
Yoga	$56	$71	$105	$142
Massage	$30	$10	$54	$64
SIM card options	MTN, Vodacom	Viettel, Vinafone	Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN	Orange, Movistar, Vodafone
Tipping	10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere	5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes	10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars	Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated.
Taxi apps	Uber, Bolt	Grab	nTaxi	Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now
Tap water	Not drinkable	Not drinkable	Not drinkable	Drinkable
Overall cuisine	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.	Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces.	Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well..	Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors.
Local food specialities	Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow	Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca	Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka	Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros
Eat like a local	Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets	Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets	Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too.	Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros!
Vegetarian / vegan options	24 options on HappyCow	107 options on HappyCow	14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available	85 listings on Happy Cow