Should I move to Cape Town?

Cape Town, South Africa has a cost of living 56.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 43.6). It is ranked #389 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 96.2 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 56.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 43.6). Groceries are 58.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 58.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately ZAR 11,362 per month. Local purchasing power index is 96.2 (NYC = 100).

🇿🇦 South Africa · #389 of 558 cities · 2026

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56.4% più economico di NYC — e il potere d'acquisto è strong.

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-56.4%

vs NYC

ZAR 11,362

Affitto stimato a

96.2

Potere d'Acquisto

Strong

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

43.6 Affordable

Affitto

23.7 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

41.1 Affordable

Ristoranti

41.3 Affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

96.2 Strong

Affitto stimato a Cape Town

1 camera — Centro città ZAR 11,362/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro ZAR 8,522/mo

3 camere — Centro città ZAR 19,771/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

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

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