Quality of Life in Cape Town, South Africa
| Purchasing Power Index | 97.82 | High |
| Safety Index | 26.42 | Low |
| Health Care Index | 68.91 | High |
| Climate Index | 98.19 | Very High |
| Cost of Living Index | 43.13 | Low |
| Property Price to Income Ratio | 5.70 | Low |
| Traffic Commute Time Index | 42.36 | High |
| Pollution Index | 38.30 | Low |
| Quality of Life Index: | 155.91 | High |
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Last update: 10 May 2026
Nearby Cities:| Quality of Life in Durbanville | 18.43 miles |
| Quality of Life in Somerset West | 27.94 miles |
| Quality of Life in Paarl | 38.17 miles |
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 DeutschLebensqualität in Kapstadt
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 PortuguêsQualidade de Vida em Cidade do Cabo
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 ItalianoQualità della Vita a Città del Capo
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 FrançaisQualité de Vie à Le Cap
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 EspañolCalidad de Vida en Ciudad del Cabo
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Leave a comment:5 Comments so far
Leisa
on Nov 29, 2024:
How much in American dollars would it cost me to live a good quality of life in a luxury apt close to the beach in Cape Town?
Anonymous
on Jan 28, 2023:
South Africa with a moderate quality of life? Hahahaha, a black South African living in a slum won't tell you the same
Deloras Sullivan
on Aug 11, 2022:
Hi I'm interested in all six of the locations referred to in this article I was wondering if I could get more details on how to actually get started and maybe point me in the direction of should I talk to the consulate or I'm an American citizen and I'm trying to find a better safer place to live and I want to know how that works out thank you
Jessica Hofmeyr
on Jan 15, 2022:
A city of natural beauty with the ocean and mountains on your doorstep which allows an outdoor lifestyle. A fusion of diverse cultures. The cost of restaurants and services is generally low. However there is a large gap between rich and poor. Many workers struggle to earn a comfortable living as the purchasing power of the rand is weak.
CDC
on Aug 26, 2021:
It is a beautiful city but it is not equally safe in all parts. Tourists that are not used to looking out for muggers and pickpockets should keep their phones in their pockets. Don't walk alone at night in the city, it is always safer to be in groups!