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Port Saint John’s vs Cape Town

South Africa vs South Africa · 1,070 km apart

Port Saint John’s

South Africa

R8,122 ($446)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Cape Town

South Africa

R10,485 ($576)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Port Saint John’s is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Port Saint John’s 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 Saint John’s  ·  Full cost of living in Cape Town

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port Saint John’s cheaper than Cape Town?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $446 per month in Port Saint John’s versus $576 in Cape Town — about 29% less.
How far is Port Saint John’s from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Port Saint John’s and Cape Town is approximately 1,070 km (665 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Port Saint John’s or Cape Town?
The estimated average net salary is $990 in Port Saint John’s and $1,254 in Cape Town. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $544 in Port Saint John’s versus $678 in Cape Town per month.