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Alice
City in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Alice is a small, historic town in South Africa's Eastern Cape, best known for being home to the renowned University of Fort Hare. The city blends academic life with rural charm, surrounded by lush countryside and traditional Xhosa culture. Visitors will find a friendly community and relaxed pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Eastern Cape
Population
18,141
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-32.79°, 26.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
37
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$766
Local Cost
$352
Local Income
$340
Cashless
55
English
92
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
13.3°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
0.8°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
871 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BIY
Distance
43 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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