Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · Population 4,770,313
▲ +8% vs South Africa average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | R106 ($5.81) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | R423 ($23.26) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | R31.74 ($1.74) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | R2,398 ($132) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | R388 ($21.32) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | R1,023 ($56.20) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | R296 ($16.28) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | R296 ($16.28) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | R77.60 ($4.26) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | R4,931 ($271) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | R3,430 ($188) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | R10,291 ($565) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Cape Town is R22,823 ($1,254) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of R10,485 ($576) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly R13,630 ($749) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (R3,430 ($188)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.
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R9,691 ($532) / moCape Town is one of the key cities in South Africa. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is R10,485 ($576), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around R3,430 ($188) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to R24,498 ($1,346) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately R18,800 ($1,033) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Cape Town is R22,823 ($1,254). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least R13,630 ($749) per month.