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| Expense | Cape Town | Soweto | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.81 | $5.81 | Cape Town |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $23.26 | $23.26 | Cape Town |
| Cappuccino | $1.74 | $1.74 | Cape Town |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $132 | $132 | Cape Town |
| Monthly public transport pass | $21.32 | $21.32 | Cape Town |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $56.20 | $56.20 | Cape Town |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.28 | $16.28 | Cape Town |
| Fitness club membership | $16.28 | $16.28 | Cape Town |
| Cinema ticket | $4.26 | $4.26 | Cape Town |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $271 | $271 | Cape Town |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $188 | $188 | Cape Town |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $565 | $565 | Cape Town |
| Total single-person budget | $576 | $576 | Cape Town |
| Average net salary | $1,254 | $1,254 |
Cape Town is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cape Town runs about $576 versus $576 in Soweto — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Cape Town leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Cape Town · Full cost of living in Soweto