Cape Town

🇿🇦South Africa•Africa

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living51

Safety51

Healthcare61

Career Opportunities65

Climate79

Transport76

Air Quality62

Family Friendliness56.67

Education64

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Cape Town a good place to live?

Cape Town scores 64/100 overall. It is moderately affordable (cost score: 51/100), moderately safe (safety: 51/100), and has decent healthcare (healthcare: 61/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Cape Town?

Cape Town has a cost of living score of 51/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Cape Town?

Cape Town has a transport score of 76/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Cape Town?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Cape Town are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Cape Town safe for expats?

Cape Town has a safety score of 51/100. The city moderately safe and has an air quality score of 62/100.

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