Barcelona vs Cape Town vs Ubud

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 5,585,556 4,617,560 112,490
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Very high Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November March - May, September - November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) ZAR - South African Rand (R) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1549 $1363
Rent $932 $618 $658
Groceries $121 $129 $150
Dining out $403 $269 $10
Cafe $45 $32 $28
Coworking space $213 $151 $106
Mobile internet $10 $27 $3
Public transportation $127 $55 $53
Taxis $48 $21 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $49 $33
Sport and cultural events $81 $19 $14
Museums and sights $33 $15 $9
Nightlife $112 $43 $118
Gym $81 $36 $72
Yoga $93 $56 $87
Massage $59 $30 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar MTN, Vodacom Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets 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 98 options on HappyCow 24 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow