South Africa
Cost of Living in Cape Town
Monthly Total
$1,690
$29,575
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$726
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$32
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$726
$12,705
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$149
$2,608
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$102
$1,785
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$144
$2,520
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$180
$3,150
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$215
$3,763
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$127
$2,223
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$47
$823
Monthly Total
$1,690
$29,575
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