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

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Cape Town?

57.0% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-57.0%

vs NYC

ZAR 11,407

Geschatte huur in

89.9

Koopkracht

Moderate

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Cape Town?

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Cape Town

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

43.0 Affordable

Huur

23.3 Very affordable

Boodschappen

40.1 Affordable

Restaurants

39.9 Affordable

Koopkracht

89.9 Moderate

Geschatte huur in Cape Town

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum ZAR 11,407/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum ZAR 8,555/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum ZAR 19,864/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

Vergelijkbare opties

Alternatieven overwegen?

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🇿🇦 Pretoria

South Africa

CoL index 43.2

Pretoria vs Cape Town vergelijken → →

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

South Africa

CoL index 45.1

Johannesburg vs Cape Town vergelijken → →

🇿🇦 Durban

South Africa

CoL index 37.8

Durban vs Cape Town vergelijken → →

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