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| Expense | Mitchells Plain | Cape Town | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.74 | $5.81 | Mitchells Plain |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.97 | $23.26 | Mitchells Plain |
| Cappuccino | $1.42 | $1.74 | Mitchells Plain |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $108 | $132 | Mitchells Plain |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.39 | $21.32 | Mitchells Plain |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $45.85 | $56.20 | Mitchells Plain |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.28 | $16.28 | Mitchells Plain |
| Fitness club membership | $13.28 | $16.28 | Mitchells Plain |
| Cinema ticket | $3.48 | $4.26 | Mitchells Plain |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $210 | $271 | Mitchells Plain |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $146 | $188 | Mitchells Plain |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $438 | $565 | Mitchells Plain |
| Total single-person budget | $462 | $576 | Mitchells Plain |
| Average net salary | $1,023 | $1,254 |
Mitchells Plain is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mitchells Plain runs about $462 versus $576 in Cape Town — a difference of roughly 25%.
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 Mitchells Plain · Full cost of living in Cape Town