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
- TOURIST ENTRY: 90 DAYS · $0 official information
- REMOTE WORK VISA: 1 YEAR · $25 official information
- VISITOR VISA (E-VISA): 90 DAYS · $25 official information
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