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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1682 | $2276 |
| Rent | $671 | $1002 |
| Groceries | $140 | $168 |
| Dining out | $293 | $337 |
| Cafe | $35 | $48 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $176 |
| Mobile internet | $29 | $18 |
| Public transportation | $60 | $43 |
| Taxis | $22 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $53 | $35 |
| Sport and cultural events | $21 | $84 |
| Museums and sights | $16 | $50 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $76 |
| Gym | $39 | $40 |
| Yoga | $60 | $100 |
| Massage | $33 | $52 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |