Cape Town, South Africa
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Cape Town, South Africa: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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70%
Quality of life -
28%
Cost of living -
57%
Connectivity -
98%
Weather
53
General
| Currency | ZAR |
| Population (in millions) | 4 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 135 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Sea Point, Green Point |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 70 |
| Top selling local beer | Castle |
| Most popular local dish | Bobotie |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Table Mountain, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden |
| Discount airline | Kulula |
| Major airline | South African Airways |
| Largest ride sharing company | Bolt |
| Primary train stations | Cape Town Station, Bellville Station, Muizenberg Station |
| Primary airports | Cape Town International, George Airport, and Mossel Bay Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 200000 ZAR |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Shop UG25, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 20 Mbps |
| Power socket type | M |
| Supply voltage | 220V or 230V |
| Best electronics store | DionWired |
| Best internet carrier | Vodacom |
| Primary cellular carrier | Vodacom |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 500 ZAR |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | The Test Kitchen |
| The best grocery store | Pick n Pay |
| The most popular fashion brand | Woolworths |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $7,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $14,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 15% |
| Income tax rate | 25% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 1000 ZAR |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Standard Bank |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 107 (general), 10111 (police), 021 937 0500 (ambulance), 021 590 1900 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 545 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 73 |
| Main religion | Christianity |
Quality of life
70%
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26%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
56%
Property to income -
74%
Crime -
68%
Healthcare -
98%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ZAR 22,396 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.97% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | ZAR 3,441 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ZAR 77,225 |
Cost of living
28%
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Purchasing Power
79%
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Rent
20%
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Food
30%
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Restaurant
34%
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Workspace
39%
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Transport
43%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | ZAR 11,953.95 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | ZAR 8,102.63 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | ZAR 24,234.53 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | ZAR 16,012.50 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | ZAR 165.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | ZAR 18.05 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | ZAR 17.62 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | ZAR 33.45 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | ZAR 121.66 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | ZAR 15.50 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ZAR 80.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | ZAR 24.41 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | ZAR 31.71 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | ZAR 50.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | ZAR 77.87 |
| Apples (1kg) | ZAR 26.19 |
| Oranges (1kg) | ZAR 23.90 |
| Potato (1kg) | ZAR 19.45 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | ZAR 17.99 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | ZAR 26.15 |
| Tomato (1kg) | ZAR 25.23 |
| Banana (1kg) | ZAR 26.33 |
| Onion (1kg) | ZAR 20.64 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | ZAR 117.08 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | ZAR 150.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | ZAR 600.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | ZAR 75.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | ZAR 40.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | ZAR 45.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | ZAR 15.35 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | ZAR 11.49 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | ZAR 32.21 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | ZAR 1,324.18 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | ZAR 1.45 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | ZAR 799.86 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | ZAR 691.77 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | ZAR 165.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | ZAR 100.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | ZAR 20.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | ZAR 600.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | ZAR 23.65 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | ZAR 320,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | ZAR 376,986.96 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | ZAR 17.50 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | ZAR 12.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | ZAR 48.00 |
