South Africa

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South Africa

South Africa has 84 cities tracked for digital nomads. Explore the cost of living, weather, internet speed, and safety below, then jump into the best cities to base yourself.

Affordable ($1,565/mo.)

A comfortable lifestyle is possible without overspending.

Ratings

Cost of living

$1,565/mo.

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Best cities in South Africa

Top-ranked destinations based on cost of living, weather, internet, and safety.

George

2.9

South Africa

14°C

$1,463 / mo

Hermanus

2.6

South Africa

14°C

$1,682 / mo

Stellenbosch

2.5

South Africa

13°C

$1,617 / mo

Cape Town

2.5

South Africa

15°C

$1,581 / mo

Knysna

2.5

South Africa

15°C

$1,548 / mo

Johannesburg

2.4

South Africa

18°C

$1,517 / mo

Franschhoek

2.2

South Africa

11°C

$1,632 / mo

Durban

2.1

South Africa

20°C

$1,534 / mo

Plettenberg Bay

2.1

South Africa

15°C

$1,610 / mo

Pietermaritzburg

1.9

South Africa

17°C

$1,650 / mo

Weather

Typical temperatures and rainfall by month, based on recent historical averages.

JanJanuary

20°C

FebFebruary

20°C

MarMarch

20°C

AprApril

20°C

MayMay

20°C

JunJune

20°C

JulJuly

20°C

AugAugust

20°C

SepSeptember

20°C

OctOctober

20°C

NovNovember

20°C

DecDecember

20°C

Best timeYear-round

Top attractions

Kruger National Park

Table Mountain

Garden Route

Cape Point

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Boulders Beach

Golden Mile Beach

Bo-Kaap Historic Quarter

Durban Sardine Run

Stellenbosch Winelands

Moses Mabhida Stadium

Umhlanga Rocks Pier