Cost of Living in Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa · Southern Africa
Monthly budget from $745 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$745
/mo
Standard
$1,490
/mo
Comfort
$3,330
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $400 | $200 | $55 | $90 | $745/mo |
| Standard | $800 | $380 | $110 | $200 | $1,490/mo |
| Comfort | $1,900 | $700 | $230 | $500 | $3,330/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Stunning mountain-meets-ocean city with Table Mountain, wine country, and world-class beaches
Internet: 40 Mbps
Safety: 3/5
Nomad score: 4.3/5