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About Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is a charming university town in South Africa’s wine country, great for digital nomads who enjoy a scenic, relaxed lifestyle 🍷🌿. It has cafés, coworking options, reliable amenities, and strong Wi‑Fi in many areas. The student vibe keeps it lively, while Cape Town is close for bigger-city needs. Ideal for focused work with weekend hikes and wine tasting ⛰️💻

Regions

Through the year

Best in January (71) · now 65
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 14 mm Feb: 18 mm Mar: 61 mm Apr: 46 mm May: 108 mm Jun: 219 mm Jul: 202 mm Aug: 131 mm Sep: 67 mm Oct: 33 mm Nov: 34 mm Dec: 30 mm Jan: 30°C / 17°C Feb: 30°C / 16°C Mar: 28°C / 16°C Apr: 25°C / 13°C May: 21°C / 10°C Jun: 18°C / 10°C Jul: 16°C / 7°C Aug: 17°C / 7°C Sep: 19°C / 9°C Oct: 24°C / 12°C Nov: 27°C / 14°C Dec: 28°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 6.7
Internet Speed 7.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.5
Safety 6.6
Accommodation Cost 5.9
Weather 7.9
Racial Tolerance 6.2
Nomad Friendly 6.7
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Stellenbosch
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $735.97 per month
Coworking Space $188.41 per month
Coffee $2.47 per cup
Beer $3.24 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $9.71 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $50.05 per month
Mobile Plan $26.49 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 Pretoria $2,096 6.3 Compare
3 Umhlanga $3,017 6.2 Compare
4 Camps Bay $1,862 6.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Paarl ZA South Africa $2,564 5.9 Compare
2 Franschhoek ZA South Africa $2,894 5.8 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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