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Living in South Africa
Cape Town (legislative) · AFRICA · English / Zulu / Afrikaans
Cost of living
$680
excl. rent
Rent 1BR
$620
city center
Safety
3/10
GPI 2024
Internet
40 Mbps
avg speed
Cape Town consistently ranks as one of the world's most beautiful cities — dramatic mountains, white beaches, world-class wine, and an affordable lifestyle.
✓Pros
- ✓ Stunning nature (safaris, mountains, beaches)
- ✓ English widely spoken
- ✓ Very affordable vs USD/EUR
- ✓ Cape Town — world's most beautiful city
- ✓ Great food and wine
- ✓ Active outdoor lifestyle
✗Cons
- ✗ High crime in some areas
- ✗ Load-shedding (power cuts)
- ✗ Infrastructure challenges
- ✗ Inequality
- ✗ Remote from Europe/Asia
Details
Climatemediterranean
EnglishHigh
CurrencyZAR (South African Rand)
Beach✓
Mountains✓
Visa Options
Visa-free 90 days (most Western passports)Critical Skills VisaRetirement Annuity Visa
Visa-free days by passport:
US: 90dGB: 90dDE: 90dFR: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d
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