Should I move to Cape Town?

Cape Town, South Africa has a cost of living 57.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 43.0). It is ranked #383 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 89.9 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Cape Town?

The cost of living in Cape Town is 57.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 43.0). Groceries are 59.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 60.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately ZAR 11,407 per month. Local purchasing power index is 89.9 (NYC = 100).

🇿🇦 South Africa · #383 of 546 cities · 2026

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57.0% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

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-57.0%

vs NYC

ZAR 11,407

Affitto stimato a

89.9

Potere d'Acquisto

Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Cape Town

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

43.0 Affordable

Affitto

23.3 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

40.1 Affordable

Ristoranti

39.9 Affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

89.9 Moderate

Affitto stimato a Cape Town

1 camera — Centro città ZAR 11,407/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro ZAR 8,555/mo

3 camere — Centro città ZAR 19,864/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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