Explore Cape Town

Cost of living, visa options, safety and internet for women working remotely in Cape Town, South Africa.

Cape Town at a glance

  • Country: South Africa
  • Typical monthly budget: $1,600
  • Safety score: 26
  • Average internet speed: 109 Mbps
  • Café meal: $8
  • English proficiency: Very High
  • Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Air quality index: 69
  • Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug — Winter — cold, wet, and stormy with the shortest days.
  • Good for: Mountains, Beach, Nature

Visa options for Cape Town

Monthly accommodation prices in Cape Town by neighbourhood

  • Sea Point: 1-bed $1,614/mo, co-living $585/mo, guest house $1,590/mo, hotel $2,970/mo, hostel $540/mo, house/villa $3,200/mo
  • De Waterkant: 1-bed $1,068/mo, co-living $585/mo, guest house $1,590/mo, hotel $2,970/mo, hostel $540/mo, house/villa $3,200/mo
  • Gardens: 1-bed $922/mo, co-living $585/mo, guest house $1,590/mo, hotel $4,170/mo, hostel $540/mo, house/villa $3,200/mo

Food and coffee prices in Cape Town

  • Local meal: $12.17
  • Mid-range meal: $23.72
  • Artisan coffee: $2.44
  • Oat milk latte: $2.93
  • Smoothie bowl: $7.28
  • Fresh juice: $1.75
  • Local beer: $1.53
  • Water (0.75 L): $0.76

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