Price Rankings for Cape Town, South Africa

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World Ranking

26^th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) (Transportation) out of 153 Cities in the World.
27^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 352 Cities in the World.
36^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 255 Cities in the World.

42^th Most Expensive Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 372 Cities in the World.
81^st Most Expensive Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 383 Cities in the World.
128^th Most Expensive Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 382 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

1^st Most Expensive 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 23 Cities in Africa
1^st Most Expensive 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 23 Cities in Africa
1^st Most Expensive 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 23 Cities in Africa

Southern Africa Ranking

1^st Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) (Markets) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 2 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) (Transportation) out of 1 Cities in Southern Africa

1^st Most Expensive Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) (Markets) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	200.00 R	Moderate	207^th/380	2^nd/23	2^nd/6
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	800.00 R	Low	244^th/380	4^th/23	2^nd/6
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	90.00 R	Very Low	286^th/332	14^th/20	3^rd/5
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	50.00 R	Low	225^th/355	4^th/22	1^st/6
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	50.00 R	Very Low	260^th/321	5^th/17	3^rd/5
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	37.24 R	Low	305^th/383	11^st/23	4^th/6
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	21.62 R	Low	255^th/383	2^nd/23	1^st/6
Bottled Water (12 oz)	15.60 R	Low	241^st/382	2^nd/23	2^nd/6
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	20.97 R	Low	246^th/383	9^th/23	5^th/6
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	17.82 R	Low	279^th/383	2^nd/23	1^st/6
White Rice (1 lb)	15.82 R	Moderate	211^st/382	5^th/23	2^nd/6
Eggs (12, Large Size)	42.67 R	Low	257^th/383	3^rd/23	2^nd/6
Local Cheese (1 lb)	68.46 R	Low	296^th/379	11^st/23	2^nd/6
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	42.97 R	Low	281^st/382	11^st/23	1^st/6
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	61.65 R	Very Low	326^th/378	11^st/23	1^st/6
Apples (1 lb)	13.74 R	Very Low	311^st/383	15^th/23	4^th/6
Bananas (1 lb)	13.33 R	Moderate	215^th/383	6^th/23	2^nd/6
Oranges (1 lb)	12.91 R	Low	286^th/382	9^th/23	4^th/6
Tomatoes (1 lb)	13.81 R	Low	278^th/380	4^th/23	3^rd/6
Potatoes (1 lb)	10.62 R	Moderate	222^th/382	9^th/23	5^th/6
Onions (1 lb)	10.89 R	Moderate	197^th/382	9^th/23	3^rd/6
Lettuce (1 Head)	19.28 R	Low	258^th/378	5^th/22	5^th/6
Bottled Water (50 oz)	18.87 R	High	150^th/381	3^rd/23	3^rd/6
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	100.00 R	Very Low	326^th/352	17^th/20	3^rd/6
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	24.11 R	Low	225^th/363	9^th/20	6^th/6
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	32.50 R	Low	269^th/354	12^th/20	4^th/6
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	55.00 R	Very Low	214^th/261	9^th/14	4^th/5
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	20.00 R	Moderate	165^th/315	2^nd/14	2^nd/2
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	490.00 R
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	25.50 R	Low	148^th/211	4^th/9	1^st/1
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	32.19 R	Moderate	74^th/164	3^rd/7	1^st/1
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	100.00 R
Gasoline (1 Liter)	21.70 R	Moderate	190^th/382	10^th/22	4^th/6
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	380,000.00 R	Very Low	128^th/153	5^th/7	2^nd/3
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	459,927.78 R	Moderate	154^th/298	9^th/18	2^nd/6
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	2,174.37 R	Low	231^st/375	5^th/20	5^th/6
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	568.33 R	High	81^st/383	3^rd/23	3^rd/6
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	764.32 R	High	128^th/382	8^th/23	3^rd/6
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	737.73 R	Moderate	199^th/375	6^th/22	1^st/6
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	175.83 R	Very Low	220^th/255	8^th/12	2^nd/3
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	127.50 R	Low	206^th/307	6^th/16	3^rd/6
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	3,950.00 R	Low	223^th/287	3^rd/19	2^nd/6
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	91,899.90 R	Low	183^th/231	8^th/18	3^rd/6
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	968.50 R	Low	235^th/358	2^nd/22	1^st/6
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	611.90 R	Low	271^st/343	11^st/22	2^nd/6
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	2,085.00 R	Very High	42^th/372	3^rd/22	1^st/6
Men's Leather Business Shoes	1,535.71 R	Low	252^th/346	5^th/22	2^nd/6
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	15,054.35 R	Moderate	188^th/381	1^st/23	1^st/6
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	10,042.86 R	Moderate	207^th/380	1^st/23	1^st/6
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	27,238.10 R	Moderate	186^th/376	2^nd/23	1^st/6
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	19,275.00 R	Moderate	191^st/376	1^st/23	1^st/6
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	3,140.11 R	Very Low	260^th/321	7^th/18	1^st/5
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,024.94 R	Very Low	254^th/310	3^rd/15	1^st/4
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	27,944.38 R	Moderate	202^th/379	1^st/22	1^st/6
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	11.54	Very High	59^th/356	12^th/18	4^th/6

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