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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $5431 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $618 | $2891 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $129 | $383 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $269 | $656 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $32 | $72 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $326 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $45 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $220 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $21 | $78 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $30 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $100 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $74 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $195 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $55 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $56 | $197 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $109 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |