Is the cost of living in Johannesburg cheaper than Cape Town?

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on 6 Dec 2013

Hi guys

I am moving to South Africa for a while to do some charity work and have a choice between moving to Johannesburg or moving to Cape Town. Since I'm not gonna be earning a lot, it would be really helpful to know which one has lower living costs.

I'd appreciate any help I could get.

Thanks,

Sal

Anonymous (not verified) on 8 Jan 2014 - 06:52

Hi Sal

It's generally held that people in Johannesburg earn more than people in Cape Town, but that people in Cape Town have a better quality of life because of the abundance of natural beauty and activities available (Johannesburgers might disagree).

That said, there are things to do in Johannesburg, and you don't have to go too far to see natural beauty outside of the city either. The gap between salaries also seems to be shrinking.

To help with your decision, I'd suggest looking at our at our guides as a whole, because cost of living shouldn't be the sole determining factor. You can start with Moving to Johannesburg and Moving to Cape Town.

Both cities need all the volunteers they can get, so wherever you go, you'll be making a difference.

Good luck!

Xavier

Anonymous (not verified) on 10 Jan 2014 - 08:48

HI Sal I agree with Xavier, CT definitely has its beauty, but if its opportunity and earning potential then JHB is the place to be. I work for a company that specifically deals with expats coming into our country. If you have any questions or alternatively need to speak to someone about the expat life here, then contact me on clayton.jacobs@devere-group.com and ill give you some very useful information. Regards Clay

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