Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 4,617,560 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Low |
Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December |
Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1833 |
Rent | $618 | $1066 |
Groceries | $129 | $95 |
Dining out | $269 | $210 |
Cafe | $32 | $25 |
Coworking space | $151 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $27 | $7 |
Public transportation | $55 | $33 |
Taxis | $21 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $19 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $26 |
Nightlife | $43 | $54 |
Gym | $36 | $31 |
Yoga | $56 | $40 |
Massage | $30 | $32 |
SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |