Price Rankings for Cape Town, South Africa
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World Ranking
14th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 315 Cities in the World.
19th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 232 Cities in the World.
23th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 162 Cities in the World.
19th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 232 Cities in the World.
23th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 162 Cities in the World.
Africa Ranking
2nd Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 12 Cities in Africa
2nd Cheapest Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 16 Cities in Africa
3rd Cheapest McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) (Restaurants) out of 15 Cities in Africa
2nd Cheapest Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 16 Cities in Africa
3rd Cheapest McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) (Restaurants) out of 15 Cities in Africa
2nd Most Expensive Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 16 Cities in Africa
2nd Most Expensive Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 16 Cities in Africa
2nd Most Expensive Water (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 16 Cities in Africa
2nd Most Expensive Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 16 Cities in Africa
2nd Most Expensive Water (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 16 Cities in Africa
Southern Africa Ranking
1st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 4 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Cheapest One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 4 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 2 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Cheapest One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 4 Cities in Southern Africa
1st Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 2 Cities in Southern Africa
| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 175.00 R | Low | 213th/333 | 3rd/16 | 2nd/4 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 750.00 R | Low | 236th/332 | 6th/16 | 2nd/4 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 90.00 R | Very Low | 286th/315 | 13th/15 | 3rd/4 |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 50.00 R | Low | 221st/320 | 4th/16 | 1st/4 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 45.00 R | Very Low | 275th/300 | 11st/14 | 4th/4 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 36.51 R | Very Low | 282th/333 | 10th/16 | 3rd/4 |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 19.47 R | Low | 238th/332 | 2nd/16 | 1st/4 |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 14.03 R | Low | 226th/333 | 2nd/16 | 2nd/4 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 75.60 R | Low | 253th/333 | 7th/16 | 3rd/4 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 17.30 R | Low | 256th/333 | 6th/16 | 2nd/4 |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 14.67 R | Low | 226th/333 | 9th/16 | 1st/4 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 42.19 R | Low | 241st/333 | 4th/16 | 2nd/4 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 68.27 R | Very Low | 268th/333 | 8th/16 | 1st/4 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 41.11 R | Low | 260th/333 | 10th/16 | 1st/4 |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 61.53 R | Very Low | 292th/331 | 8th/16 | 1st/4 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 12.33 R | Very Low | 287th/333 | 15th/16 | 3rd/4 |
| Banana (1 lb) | 11.50 R | Very Low | 268th/333 | 10th/16 | 3rd/4 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 12.12 R | Very Low | 277th/332 | 9th/16 | 2nd/4 |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 12.52 R | Very Low | 266th/331 | 7th/16 | 3rd/4 |
| Potato (1 lb) | 8.76 R | Low | 233th/331 | 9th/16 | 4th/4 |
| Onion (1 lb) | 9.58 R | Low | 224th/332 | 10th/16 | 4th/4 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 19.07 R | Low | 233th/328 | 3rd/16 | 2nd/4 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 17.25 R | Moderate | 161st/333 | 3rd/16 | 2nd/4 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 R | Very Low | 302th/315 | 13th/16 | 2nd/4 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 24.19 R | Low | 215th/319 | 9th/16 | 3rd/4 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 30.52 R | Very Low | 283th/315 | 13th/16 | 3rd/4 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 55.00 R | Very Low | 225th/268 | 6th/11 | 2nd/4 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 R | Moderate | 168th/303 | 4th/13 | 4th/4 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 850.00 R | Moderate | 115th/228 | 2nd/8 | 2nd/2 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 25.00 R | Low | 142th/205 | 4th/12 | 1st/2 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 28.97 R | Moderate | 78th/167 | 4th/9 | 2nd/2 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 80.00 R | ||||
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 86.22 R | Moderate | 195th/333 | 10th/16 | 3rd/4 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 380,000.00 R | Very Low | 140th/162 | 6th/8 | 1st/3 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 438,044.10 R | Low | 206th/272 | 8th/15 | 1st/4 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,835.85 R | Low | 235th/330 | 4th/15 | 4th/4 |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 532.25 R | High | 98th/333 | 3rd/16 | 3rd/4 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 764.50 R | Moderate | 141st/333 | 6th/16 | 1st/4 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 702.76 R | Low | 218th/328 | 5th/16 | 1st/4 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 149.38 R | Very Low | 214th/232 | 11st/12 | 4th/4 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 120.00 R | Low | 231st/304 | 9th/14 | 4th/4 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,724.00 R | Very Low | 216th/266 | 4th/16 | 3rd/4 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 90,999.93 R | Very Low | 163th/203 | 7th/14 | 2nd/4 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 982.86 R | Low | 243th/328 | 3rd/16 | 1st/4 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 572.34 R | Very Low | 270th/309 | 10th/16 | 3rd/4 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,932.69 R | High | 102th/329 | 5th/16 | 1st/4 |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,494.79 R | Very Low | 256th/316 | 7th/16 | 2nd/4 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 13,580.65 R | Moderate | 196th/332 | 2nd/16 | 1st/4 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 9,206.90 R | Low | 201st/333 | 3rd/16 | 1st/4 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 25,346.15 R | Low | 199th/328 | 3rd/16 | 1st/4 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 18,213.33 R | Moderate | 193th/331 | 2nd/16 | 1st/4 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,158.69 R | Very Low | 241st/283 | 7th/14 | 1st/4 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,139.08 R | Very Low | 226th/277 | 3rd/13 | 1st/4 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 27,297.93 R | Moderate | 189th/333 | 2nd/16 | 2nd/4 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.86 | Very High | 38th/317 | 8th/14 | 2nd/4 |
For more details about the prices shown on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Cape Town.