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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1959 | $1363 |
| Rent | $618 | $678 | $658 |
| Groceries | $129 | $157 | $150 |
| Dining out | $269 | $261 | $10 |
| Cafe | $32 | $56 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $209 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $35 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $63 | $53 |
| Taxis | $21 | $42 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $45 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $28 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $118 |
| Gym | $36 | $107 | $72 |
| Yoga | $56 | $105 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $54 | $10 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 255 listings on Happy Cow |