Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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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 (โฌ) |
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 | $1523 | $1946 |
Rent | $608 | $947 |
Groceries | $127 | $133 |
Dining out | $265 | $266 |
Cafe | $32 | $36 |
Coworking space | $148 | $161 |
Mobile internet | $26 | $24 |
Public transportation | $54 | $61 |
Taxis | $20 | $27 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $48 | $17 |
Sport and cultural events | $19 | $29 |
Museums and sights | $14 | $24 |
Nightlife | $43 | $46 |
Gym | $35 | $63 |
Yoga | $55 | $63 |
Massage | $30 | $49 |
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 sautรฉed 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 ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร 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 |