Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1681 | $1823 |
Rent | $671 | $759 |
Groceries | $140 | $274 |
Dining out | $292 | $178 |
Cafe | $35 | $48 |
Coworking space | $164 | $155 |
Mobile internet | $29 | $24 |
Public transportation | $60 | $11 |
Taxis | $22 | $8 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $53 | $23 |
Sport and cultural events | $21 | $79 |
Museums and sights | $16 | $19 |
Nightlife | $47 | $63 |
Gym | $39 | $67 |
Yoga | $60 | $64 |
Massage | $33 | $49 |
SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |