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About Simons Town

Simon’s Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 is a scenic coastal base near Cape Town, known for calm bay views, penguins, and a laid-back vibe. For digital nomads, it offers a peaceful escape, decent cafes, and easy access to nature. Wi‑Fi and coworking options are more limited than in the city, so it suits remote workers who value quiet over bustle. 🌊💻

Through the year

Best in January (69) · now 63
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 15 mm Feb: 15 mm Mar: 42 mm Apr: 40 mm May: 61 mm Jun: 110 mm Jul: 95 mm Aug: 71 mm Sep: 41 mm Oct: 22 mm Nov: 20 mm Dec: 34 mm Jan: 24°C / 18°C Feb: 24°C / 18°C Mar: 22°C / 17°C Apr: 20°C / 15°C May: 18°C / 13°C Jun: 17°C / 12°C Jul: 16°C / 11°C Aug: 16°C / 11°C Sep: 17°C / 12°C Oct: 20°C / 14°C Nov: 21°C / 15°C Dec: 22°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 6.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.7
Internet Speed 6.7
Safety 7.4
Weather 7.2
Accommodation Cost 6.3
Racial Tolerance 6.9
Nomad Friendly 4.6
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Simons Town
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $333.15 per month
Coworking Space $121.15 per month
Coffee $2.12 per cup
Beer $1.82 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.06 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $30.29 per month
Mobile Plan $15.14 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 $2,991 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 Camps Bay ZA South Africa $1,862 6.2 Compare
2 Hout Bay ZA South Africa $3,325 6.0 Compare
3 Muizenberg ZA South Africa $1,663 6.2 Compare
4 Cape Town ZA South Africa $2,991 6.7 Compare

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