Should I move to Cape Town?

Cape Town, South Africa has a cost of living 66.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 33.7). It is ranked #345 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 97.2 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 66.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 33.7). Groceries are 61.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 58.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately ZAR 16,625 per month. Local purchasing power index is 97.2 (NYC = 100).

🇿🇦 South Africa · #345 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Cape Town?

66.3% goedkoper dan NYC, en de koopkracht is strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-66.3%

vs NYC

ZAR 16,625

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

97.2

Koopkracht

Strong

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: maart – oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Cape Town?

Kostenverdeling: Cape Town

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

33.7 Mid-priced

Huur

22.6 Very affordable

Boodschappen

38.8 Affordable

Restaurants

42.0 Affordable

Koopkracht

97.2 Strong

Huur in Cape Town

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum ZAR 16,625/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum ZAR 11,546/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum ZAR 29,923/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum ZAR 21,940/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 31% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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