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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 | $1578 | $2147 |
| Rent | $629 | $1045 |
| Groceries | $131 | $147 |
| Dining out | $274 | $294 |
| Cafe | $33 | $40 |
| Coworking space | $153 | $177 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $26 |
| Public transportation | $56 | $68 |
| Taxis | $21 | $29 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $50 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $20 | $32 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $44 | $51 |
| Gym | $36 | $70 |
| Yoga | $57 | $70 |
| Massage | $31 | $54 |
| 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 |