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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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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 | $1800 | $1903 |
| Rent | $718 | $792 |
| Groceries | $149 | $286 |
| Dining out | $313 | $186 |
| Cafe | $37 | $50 |
| Coworking space | $175 | $162 |
| Mobile internet | $31 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $64 | $11 |
| Taxis | $24 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $57 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $83 |
| Museums and sights | $17 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $65 |
| Gym | $41 | $70 |
| Yoga | $65 | $67 |
| Massage | $35 | $51 |
| 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 sautéed 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, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |