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About Franschhoek

Franschhoek 🇿🇦 is a charming Cape Winelands town with stunning mountain scenery, great cafés, and a relaxed pace that suits focused remote work. 🍷💻 It’s ideal for digital nomads who want a peaceful, scenic base with good food and easy access to Cape Town. Best for short stays or part-time remote life rather than a big-city coworking scene.

Through the year

Best in January (67) · now 60
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 20 mm Feb: 30 mm Mar: 86 mm Apr: 59 mm May: 122 mm Jun: 246 mm Jul: 204 mm Aug: 163 mm Sep: 101 mm Oct: 53 mm Nov: 49 mm Dec: 42 mm Jan: 30°C / 17°C Feb: 30°C / 17°C Mar: 27°C / 16°C Apr: 24°C / 14°C May: 20°C / 11°C Jun: 17°C / 10°C Jul: 15°C / 8°C Aug: 16°C / 8°C Sep: 18°C / 9°C Oct: 23°C / 12°C Nov: 26°C / 14°C Dec: 27°C / 15°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.5
Internet Speed 6.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0
Safety 7.5
Accommodation Cost 5.3
Weather 7.8
Nomad Friendly 5.1
Female Friendly 7.0
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Franschhoek
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $853.73 per month
Coworking Space $188.41 per month
Coffee $2.47 per cup
Beer $3.24 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10.89 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $50.05 per month
Mobile Plan $20.61 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $55.93 per month

Other cities in South Africa

Other cities in South Africa
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Cape Town $2,991 6.7 Compare
2 Stellenbosch $2,773 6.5 Compare
3 Pretoria $2,096 6.3 Compare
4 Umhlanga $3,017 6.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Hermanus ZA South Africa $1,874 5.9 Compare
2 Stellenbosch ZA South Africa $2,773 6.5 Compare
3 Paarl ZA South Africa $2,564 5.9 Compare
4 Muizenberg ZA South Africa $1,663 6.2 Compare

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