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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1681 | $2281 |
| Rent | $671 | $1110 |
| Groceries | $140 | $156 |
| Dining out | $292 | $312 |
| Cafe | $35 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $188 |
| Mobile internet | $29 | $28 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $72 |
| Taxis | $22 | $31 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $53 | $20 |
| Sport and cultural events | $21 | $34 |
| Museums and sights | $16 | $28 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $54 |
| Gym | $39 | $74 |
| Yoga | $60 | $74 |
| Massage | $33 | $58 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |