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Cape Town
City in Western Cape, South Africa
Overview
Cape Town, set between dramatic mountains and ocean, is South Africa's most iconic city, blending lively urban culture with natural scenery. It offers a diverse culinary scene, rich history, and outdoor adventures ranging from hiking Table Mountain to exploring beaches.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
3,776,313
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.93°, 18.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
72
Monthly Cost
$1,658
Local Cost
$928
Local Income
$1,070
Cashless
70
English
80
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
14.6°C
Record High
28.3°C
Record Low
9.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
489 mm
Internet Speed
113 Mbps
Upload
96 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
166
Coworking
3
Cafes
79
Nightlife
51
Parks
33
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CPT
Distance
17 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 251 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 85/100.
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