Cape Town vs Larnaca vs Playa del Carmen vs Porto vs Prague vs Ubud

Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 4,617,560 144,900 259,453 237,559 1,305,737 112,490
Official language(s) Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Greek Spanish Portuguese Czech Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Very High High Low
Main airport Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - May, October - December January - May, October - December May - September June - October May - October
Currency ZAR - South African Rand (R) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1549 $1959 $2143 $1759 $1806 $1363
Rent $618 $678 $923 $717 $780 $658
Groceries $129 $157 $127 $148 $158 $150
Dining out $269 $261 $207 $280 $240 $10
Cafe $32 $56 $42 $45 $53 $28
Coworking space $151 $209 $160 $96 $175 $106
Mobile internet $27 $35 $21 $21 $24 $3
Public transportation $55 $63 $17 $95 $61 $53
Taxis $21 $42 $9 $25 $33 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $49 $45 $49 $10 $19 $33
Sport and cultural events $19 $28 $97 $45 $19 $14
Museums and sights $15 $8 $217 $24 $35 $9
Nightlife $43 $110 $77 $66 $50 $118
Gym $36 $107 $42 $56 $56 $72
Yoga $56 $105 $54 $82 $66 $87
Massage $30 $54 $101 $48 $37 $10
SIM card options MTN, Vodacom Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Bolt nTaxi N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 24 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow