Cape Town

Table Mountain is reason enough to hang out in South Africa's second largest city, offering one of the most spectacular city settings in the world. Add a beautiful coastline, ideal weather, endless options for great excursions and activities nearby and the low cost of living and you have a very livable destination. With atmospheric cafes and community-oriented coworking spaces scattered throughout the city, getting work done is a breeze. There's enough social communities and meetups happening to ensure you'll meet new people as well.

Monthly cost of living for remote workers

A remote worker can expect to spend an average of 25306 1781 1507 ${ selected_currency } per month in Cape Town, with an average rent of 10095 710 601 ${ selected_currency }.

Rent 1 bedroom apartment / modern / central / short term	${ selected_currency } 10095 710 601
Groceries Basic groceries	${ selected_currency } 2102 148 125
Dining out 12 dinners and 8 lunches	${ selected_currency } 4400 310 262
Cafe 20 coffees / teas	${ selected_currency } 527 37 31
Coworking space 1 month membership / hot desk	${ selected_currency } 2462 173 147
Mobile internet Prepaid SIM / 5 GB data / fast	${ selected_currency } 434 31 26
Public transportation 20 roundtrip journeys	${ selected_currency } 900 63 54
Taxis 5 short trips	${ selected_currency } 335 24 20
Shared bicycles and scooters 10 trips	${ selected_currency } 800 56 48
Sport and cultural events 1 event	${ selected_currency } 315 22 19
Museums and sights 3 sights / entrance tickets	${ selected_currency } 240 17 14
Nightlife 5 nights out / 3 drinks per night	${ selected_currency } 710 50 42
Gym 1 month membership	${ selected_currency } 580 41 35
Yoga 10 classes	${ selected_currency } 910 64 54
Massage 1 massage	${ selected_currency } 496 35 30
TOTAL	${ selected_currency } 25306 1781 1507

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It is quite a seasonal neighbourhood. Just in case you may be considering staying here outside of summer/spring, I would caution against it as it will get depressingly windy.

By Kimon A. for Camps Bay area. Where to live

Field Office is a coffee place located in Woodstock. You can tell by the name it’s freelancer-friendly. Bootlegger is a chain with branches all around Cape Town that are reliable places to work at. But if you're looking for a unique coffee place, head to the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Wifi Lounge, located on Table Mountain high above the city.

By Adam H. Workspaces

There are a few dozen coworking spaces in Cape Town, so you shouldn't have a problem finding one that fits your personality. I personally like the ambiance at Ideas Cartel. Spaces and Spin Street House are other good options that I like to go to myself.

By Hilary B. Workspaces

In Cape Town it's is best to simply withdraw money from the ATM instead of exchanging it. The exchange rate fluctuates a lot, so this is probably the best way to get a fair rate and there are ATMs all over the city.

By Cristian V. Costs

For activities in town, you can go to the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. It is one of the most instantly recognizable landmarks in the entire world. Other natural blessings are the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Green Point Park, walk around V&A Waterfront at night, and of course, go surfing and see the penguins at Boulder’s Beach.

By Anna C. Places to visit

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Population	4,617,560
Main airport	Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Language	Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English
Tap water	Not drinkable
Tipping	10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps	Uber, Bolt