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Port Alfred vs Cape Town

South Africa vs South Africa · 783 km apart

Port Alfred

South Africa

R8,122 ($446)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Cape Town

South Africa

R10,485 ($576)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Port Alfred	Cape Town	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$4.59	$5.81	Port Alfred
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$18.36	$23.26	Port Alfred
Cappuccino	$1.38	$1.74	Port Alfred
Monthly groceries (single person)	$104	$132	Port Alfred
Monthly public transport pass	$16.83	$21.32	Port Alfred
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$44.37	$56.20	Port Alfred
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$12.85	$16.28	Port Alfred
Fitness club membership	$12.85	$16.28	Port Alfred
Cinema ticket	$3.37	$4.26	Port Alfred
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$202	$271	Port Alfred
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$140	$188	Port Alfred
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$421	$565	Port Alfred
Total single-person budget	$446	$576	Port Alfred
Average net salary	$990	$1,254

Verdict

Port Alfred is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Port Alfred runs about $446 versus $576 in Cape Town — a difference of roughly 29%.

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 Port Alfred · Full cost of living in Cape Town

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port Alfred cheaper than Cape Town?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $446 per month in Port Alfred versus $576 in Cape Town — about 29% less.

How far is Port Alfred from Cape Town?

The straight-line distance between Port Alfred and Cape Town is approximately 783 km (486 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Port Alfred or Cape Town?

The estimated average net salary is $990 in Port Alfred and $1,254 in Cape Town. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $544 in Port Alfred versus $678 in Cape Town per month.