Cost of Living in Cape Town
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Cape Town, South Africa
Average Monthly Cost
$1,700
per month
Budget
$790
Mid-Range
$1,199
Comfortable
$2,090
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $400 | $500 | $700 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $260 | $365 | $770 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $84 | $120 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $790 | $1,199 | $2,090 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$700/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$500/mo
Hostel$18/night
Airbnb$1000/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$5
Mid-range Restaurant$15
Weekly Groceries$80
Coffee$3
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$120
SIM Card (Data)$20/mo
Gym Membership$50/mo
How Cape Town Compares
+35%
vs Africa
average
-4%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇿🇦Cape Town$1,700/mo
Africa Average$1,255/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
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💡 Money-Saving Tips for Cape Town
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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