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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1762 | $1250 |
| Rent | $703 | $642 |
| Groceries | $146 | $95 |
| Dining out | $306 | $144 |
| Cafe | $37 | $39 |
| Coworking space | $171 | $107 |
| Mobile internet | $30 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $7 |
| Taxis | $23 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $56 | $23 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $17 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $49 | $45 |
| Gym | $40 | $28 |
| Yoga | $63 | $32 |
| Massage | $35 | $45 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |