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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $1759 |
| Rent | $618 | $717 |
| Groceries | $129 | $148 |
| Dining out | $269 | $280 |
| Cafe | $32 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $95 |
| Taxis | $21 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $66 |
| Gym | $36 | $56 |
| Yoga | $56 | $82 |
| Massage | $30 | $48 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |