Summary about cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,931$ (30,535R) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 554$ (8,764R) without rent. Cape Town is 59.79% less expensive than New York (without rent). How much do you need to earn in South Africa to live […]

Cape Town has all the characteristics of a first world city – ONLY in reference to its visual appeal.The poor have very limited access to the city, with the exception of a few designated areas for informal trading. Was South Africa the first world? The truth is that South Africa is neither a First World […]

Summary about cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,912$ (30,552R) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 549$ (8,771R) without rent. Cape Town is 60.26% less expensive than New York (without rent). What is a comfortable salary in Cape Town? In my opinion you […]

Summary about cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,883$ (30,510R) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 541$ (8,764R) without rent. Cape Town is 61.02% less expensive than New York (without rent). How much money do you need in Cape Town? How much money […]

Watering with municipal drinking water, using a bucket or watering can, is allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays before 09:00 or after 18:00 for a maximum of one hour per day, per property. Hosepipes or sprinkler systems are not allowed. Can I water my garden in Cape Town? According to the Water By-law, these are […]

Cost of Living in Cape Town Restaurants Edit Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 600.00R McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 65.00R Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 35.00R Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 40.00R Is alcohol expensive in Cape Town? One of the delights of Cape Town is that you can afford […]

Crisis averted – for now At the height of the water crisis, Cape Town introduced restrictions limiting residents to 50 liters per person per day. A combination of interventions led to a citywide water usage reduction of close to 50 percent in less than three years, and Day Zero was avoided. How did Cape Town […]

Known as the “Mother City”, Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa. Perched between the ocean and the mountain, with a national park as its heart, there is nowhere like Cape Town. Cape Town, the “Mother City”, is the oldest city in South Africa and has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 […]

the Mother City. Colloquially named the Mother City, it is the largest city of the Western Cape province and forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality.Cape Town. Cape Town Kaapstad (Afrikaans) iKapa (Xhosa) Country South Africa Province Western Cape Municipality City of Cape Town Founded 1652 What was the original name of […]

February Quick Climate Info Hottest Month February (72 °F avg) Coldest Month July (55 °F avg) Wettest Month June (1.87″ avg) Windiest Month January (15 mph avg) What is the warmest month in Cape Town? JanuaryWhat do the climate charts say about the temperatures in Cape Town during summer? The average temperature during summer is […]

During the Seven Years’ War (1756–63), which involved the major European powers, many French and British ships called at the port, which from 1773 onward was referred to by British visitors as “Cape Town” (Afrikaans: Kaapstad). What is the meaning of Cape Town? Cape Town. noun. the legislative capital of South Africa and capital of […]

No water restrictions: ‘City of Cape Town is not fully coming to the party’ What is the current water restriction level in Cape Town? Water restrictions in the City of Cape Town have been lifted as of 1 November 2020. Residents and visitors in Cape Town are however encouraged to continue to be water smart. […]

Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town, as the oldest urban area in the Western Cape, it was developed by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a supply station for Dutch ships sailing to East Africa, India, and the Far East. Why was Cape Town important? Cape Town is one of South […]

Looking to escape Australia, but still enjoy the warm weather? Cape Town calls. Located on South Africa’s Western Cape, Cape Town is a truly impressive summer destination, home to…. Which country is Cape Town in? South AfricaCape Town is a city in South Africa. It ranks third among the most populous urban areas in South […]

In the 1930s, a Cape Town newspaper claimed that the coastal city was the only city, in the country, that could be referred to as a metropolis. Derived from the Greek word ‘metros’, meaning mother and ‘polis’ meaning city, the public enthusiastically took to it and the nickname “Mother City” was born. Is Cape Town […]