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Port Elizabeth

City in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Overview

Port Elizabeth, also known as Gqeberha, is a lively coastal city on South Africa's Eastern Cape, famed for its beautiful beaches, friendly locals, and deep history. The city blends relaxed seaside life with cultural attractions and is a gateway to the Garden Route.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Eastern Cape
Population
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.96°, 25.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
43
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
54
Traffic Safety
54
Food Safety
69
Monthly Cost
$1,210
Local Cost
$600
Local Income
$720
Cashless
67
English
90
Temperature
18.8°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
16.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
8.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
436 mm
Internet Speed
122 Mbps
Upload
170 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
8
Parks
21
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
326.0
Airport
PLZ
Distance
3 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 79/100.

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