Price Rankings for Cape Town, South Africa

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World Ranking

10^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 219 Cities in the World.
16^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 326 Cities in the World.
21^st Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 156 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 14 Cities in Africa
4^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 20 Cities in Africa

2^nd Most Expensive Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 22 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 22 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 22 Cities in Africa

Southern Africa Ranking

1^st Most Expensive Banana (1kg) (Markets) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult (Sports And Leisure) out of 6 Cities in Southern Africa

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	150.00 R	Low	225^th/343	5^th/22	5^th/6
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	700.00 R	Low	223^th/339	9^th/22	3^rd/6
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	90.00 R	Very Low	263^th/317	11^st/19	2^nd/6
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	45.00 R	Low	204^th/323	4^th/21	1^st/6
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	50.00 R	Very Low	249^th/311	5^th/18	3^rd/6
Cappuccino (regular)	37.51 R	Low	265^th/342	11^st/22	2^nd/6
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	17.43 R	Low	240^th/343	5^th/22	4^th/6
Water (12 oz small bottle)	13.08 R	Low	216^th/343	3^rd/22	2^nd/6
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	70.59 R	Low	258^th/343	11^st/22	5^th/6
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	16.82 R	Low	253^th/342	7^th/22	2^nd/6
Rice (white), (1 lb)	13.32 R	Low	225^th/342	12^th/22	3^rd/6
Eggs (regular) (12)	42.85 R	Low	221^st/343	3^rd/22	2^nd/6
Local Cheese (1 lb)	66.50 R	Low	268^th/343	11^st/22	1^st/6
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	40.21 R	Low	258^th/343	13^th/22	2^nd/6
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	55.45 R	Very Low	306^th/341	12^th/22	2^nd/6
Apples (1 lb)	12.57 R	Low	270^th/343	16^th/22	3^rd/6
Banana (1 lb)	12.76 R	Moderate	200^th/343	5^th/22	1^st/6
Oranges (1 lb)	11.54 R	Very Low	280^th/342	13^th/22	4^th/6
Tomato (1 lb)	12.19 R	Low	258^th/339	8^th/22	4^th/6
Potato (1 lb)	10.44 R	Moderate	183^th/341	7^th/22	4^th/6
Onion (1 lb)	10.73 R	Moderate	188^th/339	11^st/22	4^th/6
Lettuce (1 head)	19.13 R	Low	217^th/338	4^th/22	3^rd/6
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	16.79 R	High	136^th/343	2^nd/22	2^nd/6
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	90.00 R	Very Low	311^st/326	17^th/20	3^rd/6
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	23.61 R	Low	197^th/327	9^th/21	4^th/6
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	27.88 R	Very Low	291^st/321	16^th/21	5^th/6
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	52.00 R	Low	235^th/299	7^th/19	3^rd/6
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	20.00 R	Moderate	162^th/317	2^nd/18	2^nd/3
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	825.00 R	Moderate	101^st/214	2^nd/6	2^nd/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	20.00 R	Low	179^th/230	8^th/15	2^nd/3
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	28.16 R	Moderate	91^st/183	6^th/11	2^nd/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	49.00 R
Gasoline (1 gallon)	89.91 R	Moderate	175^th/343	10^th/22	3^rd/6
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	370,000.00 R	Very Low	136^th/156	5^th/8	2^nd/4
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	418,609.74 R	Low	209^th/268	13^th/18	5^th/6
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	1,694.63 R	Low	227^th/338	6^th/21	5^th/6
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	617.37 R	High	76^th/342	4^th/22	3^rd/6
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	783.00 R	High	123^th/343	10^th/22	4^th/6
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	699.97 R	Moderate	182^th/335	9^th/22	1^st/6
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	139.33 R	Very Low	210^th/219	13^th/14	4^th/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	120.00 R	Low	222^th/317	11^st/20	5^th/6
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	3,526.00 R	Very Low	227^th/276	6^th/20	4^th/6
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	79,999.94 R	Low	155^th/195	9^th/18	4^th/6
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	887.79 R	Low	264^th/336	5^th/21	2^nd/6
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	540.67 R	Very Low	278^th/320	13^th/20	4^th/6
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,715.00 R	Moderate	143^th/340	6^th/21	1^st/6
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,315.84 R	Very Low	269^th/332	11^st/21	4^th/6
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	13,102.94 R	Moderate	177^th/340	2^nd/22	1^st/6
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	8,636.67 R	Moderate	185^th/338	2^nd/22	1^st/6
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	26,344.83 R	Moderate	166^th/333	4^th/22	1^st/6
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	17,051.72 R	Moderate	174^th/332	2^nd/22	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	3,468.92 R	Low	220^th/282	4^th/11	1^st/4
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,330.16 R	Low	205^th/275	2^nd/13	1^st/5
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	28,634.55 R	Moderate	171^st/341	3^rd/22	3^rd/6
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.87	Very High	44^th/324	8^th/17	1^st/6

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