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πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ SOUTH AFRICA
πŸ“Š SITE STATS
Cities:3,230
Countries:250
Avg Score:5.5
Avg Cost:$2,444/mo

Cape Town, πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa Overview

ABOUT

Cape Town πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ is a stunning base for digital nomads, with epic views, vibrant neighborhoods, and lots of coworking cafes β˜•πŸ’». It offers a good lifestyle mix: beaches, mountains, nightlife, and solid expat-friendly areas like Sea Point and Gardens. Wi‑Fi is generally good in many spots, though power cuts can happen ⚑. Great for remote work with adventure on the side πŸŒŠπŸ”οΈ

KEY STATS

Cost of Living $2,991/mo
Internet Speed Data unavailable
Weather Today 17°C / 12°C 🌧️
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg

KEY SCORES

Factor Score
πŸ’Έ Cost of Living 6.8
πŸš€ Internet Speed 7.4
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity 7.1
πŸ›‘οΈ Safety 4.9
β˜€οΈ Weather 7.3
🏠 Accommodation Cost 6.0
🌍 Nomad Friendly 8.0
✊ Racial Tolerance 6.1

HUB MOMENTUM

Cooling Off
Global #46 Β· Sep 2026
55.4
33Attention
81Groups
69Events
31Saves
66City fit

QUICK COSTS

Item Cost
🏒 Apartment (1 bedroom) $853.73 per month
πŸ’» Coworking Space $223.74 per month
β˜• Coffee $2.47 per cup
🍺 Beer $3.24 per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive) $10.60 per meal
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass $50.05 per month
🧴 Mobile Plan $26.49 per month
πŸ’» Internet (60 Mbps+) $50.05 per month

VISITS (LAST 30 DAYS)

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# City Country Cost/mo Score Compare
1 Hout Bay πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa $3,325/mo 6.0 Compare
2 Simons Town πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa $1,375/mo 5.7 Compare
3 Camps Bay πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa $1,862/mo 6.2 Compare
4 Muizenberg πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa $1,663/mo 6.2 Compare