Cost of Living in Cape Town
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Cape Town, South Africa.
Overall, the cost of living in Cape Town is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 18 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)23
Groceries index20
Dining out index18
Transport index14
Utilities index17
Median annual salary$11,484
Minimum wage$1.34/hr
Est. monthly childcare$335
Est. monthly healthcare premium$86
YoY inflation5.3%
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