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South Africa

AfricaΒ·ZARΒ·English/Afrikaans
Nomad Score
7
Very Good
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Incredible natural beauty, English-speaking, and very affordable. Cape Town is a world-class city with a growing tech scene. Safety is a concern.

Key Indices

30
Cost of Living
8
Rent Index
28.5
Groceries
25
Restaurants
52
Purchasing Power
22
Safety
62
Healthcare
88
Quality of Life

Cost Breakdown

Housing
1BR Apartment (City Center)$350/mo
3BR Apartment (City Center)$650/mo
Food & Drink
Inexpensive Restaurant$5
Mid-Range (2 People)$20
Cappuccino$2.5
Utilities & Services
Monthly Transport Pass$30/mo
Internet (60 Mbps+)$30/mo
Gym Membership$25/mo
Income
Average Monthly Salary$1,200
Population59,308,690

Monthly Budget

$715
Estimated monthly cost for a single person
Rent (1BR)$350
Food (30 cheap + 4 mid-range)$230
Coffee (20x/month)$50
Transport$30
Internet$30
Gym$25
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