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Cities/Cape Town

Cape Town

South Africa

South Africa's stunning Mother City beneath Table Mountain, offering world-class wine, dramatic coastlines, and a vibrant, multicultural creative scene.

Population: 4.6M
Avg Income: $ 14K/yr
Avg. Temp: 17°C
Area: 2,461 km²
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36
Affordable

#137 of 250

28% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 378

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 683

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 73

per month

Restaurants

$ 210

per month

Transportation

$ 95

per month

Utilities

$ 222

per month

Entertainment

$ 42

per month

Healthcare

$ 24

per month

Clothing

$ 28

per month