Is Cape Town more expensive than Johannesburg?

Cape Town is 4.7% cheaper than Johannesburg overall. Rent is 66.4% higher, groceries 1.0% more expensive, and restaurants 2.7% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Johannesburg or Cape Town?

Johannesburg has a purchasing power index of 104.9 while Cape Town has 89.9 (NYC = 100). Johannesburg offers better purchasing power.

Comparación del Coste de Vida · 2026

🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs 🇿🇦 Cape Town

2026

Cape Town es 4.7% más barato

Categoría	🇿🇦 Johannesburg	🇿🇦 Cape Town	Diferencia
Coste de Vida	45.1	43.0	-4.7%
Alquiler	14.0	23.3	+66.4%
Supermercado	39.7	40.1	+1.0%
Restaurantes	41.0	39.9	-2.7%
Poder Adquisitivo	104.9	89.9	-14.3%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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