Cost of Living in Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa · Southern Africa
Monthly budget from $825 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$825
/mo
Standard
$1,499
/mo
Comfort
$2,854
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $450 | $220 | $45 | $110 | $825/mo |
| Standard | $810 | $390 | $87 | $212 | $1,499/mo |
| Comfort | $1,620 | $642 | $168 | $424 | $2,854/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, Winelands, and vibrant V&A Waterfront
Internet: 40 Mbps
Safety: 3.2/5
Nomad score: 4.2/5