South Africa · Nomad score 74
Cost of living in 🇿🇦 Cape Town
Mountain-and-ocean setting at a discount; load-shedding is the hidden cost. A single person needs about €1,260 per month, rent included.
| Rent, 1BR city centre | €750 |
| Groceries per month | €250 |
| Public transport pass | €60 |
| Utilities | €90 |
| Meal out | €10 |
| Internet, 100mbps | €30 |
| Coworking desk | €150 |
| Median tech salary | €1,800 |
Rent by neighborhood in Cape Town
Indicative one-bedroom rent by distance from the centre, benchmarked against the Cape Town average of €750.
4 of 4 areas
| Compare | Area | Rent, 1BR | Rent / m² | Vs city average | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City centre | €900 | €17 · 52 m² | +20% | Editorial estimate | Walkable core, smallest units | |
| Inner districts | €750 | €14 · 55 m² | average | Editorial estimate | City-average rent | |
| Outer districts | €615 | €11 · 57 m² | -18% | Editorial estimate | Bigger flats, 20–30 min in | |
| Suburbs | €525 | €9 · 59 m² | -30% | Editorial estimate | Cheapest, transport-dependent |
- Editorial estimate — Analyst estimate: the official register is too thin at this price extreme.
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