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About Hout Bay

Hout Bay, South Africa 🇿🇦🌊 is a scenic coastal suburb near Cape Town, ideal for digital nomads who want a quieter base with easy city access. Expect mountain and ocean views, a relaxed vibe, and good cafés nearby. Wi‑Fi is generally solid in town, but best to check accommodation speeds. Great for work-life balance, hikes, and weekend beach breaks. 🏔️☕️

Through the year

Best in February (66) · now 61
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 15 mm Feb: 13 mm Mar: 43 mm Apr: 45 mm May: 68 mm Jun: 113 mm Jul: 109 mm Aug: 80 mm Sep: 43 mm Oct: 23 mm Nov: 21 mm Dec: 35 mm Jan: 24°C / 18°C Feb: 24°C / 18°C Mar: 23°C / 17°C Apr: 21°C / 15°C May: 18°C / 13°C Jun: 18°C / 13°C Jul: 16°C / 11°C Aug: 16°C / 11°C Sep: 17°C / 12°C Oct: 20°C / 14°C Nov: 22°C / 15°C Dec: 23°C / 17°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 7.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.8
Safety 5.9
Accommodation Cost 5.6
Weather 7.5
Racial Tolerance 6.4
Nomad Friendly 6.5
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Hout Bay
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $575.44 per month
Coworking Space $151.43 per month
Coffee $2.12 per cup
Beer $2.73 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.06 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $36.34 per month
Mobile Plan $9.09 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $42.40 per month

Other cities in South Africa

Other cities in South Africa
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Cape Town $2,112 6.6 Compare
2 Stellenbosch $2,773 6.5 Compare
3 Pretoria $2,096 6.3 Compare
4 Camps Bay $1,862 6.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Camps Bay ZA South Africa $1,862 6.2 Compare
2 Muizenberg ZA South Africa $1,663 6.2 Compare
3 Cape Town ZA South Africa $2,112 6.6 Compare
4 Simons Town ZA South Africa $1,375 5.7 Compare

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