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Compare Cape Town
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Overview
Compare Cape Town with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Cape Town South Africa | City of Cape Town South Africa | Brasília Brazil | Brazzaville Republic of the Congo | Mexico City Mexico | Pointe-Noire Republic of the Congo | Rio de Janeiro Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 98% | 97% | 95% | 95% | 93% | 93% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $1,658 | $1,805 | $1,493 | $1,730 | $1,681 | $1,715 | $1,500 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $800 | $600 | $500 | $800 | $850 | $950 | $690 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.00 | $8.50 | $6.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $7.00 | $6.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $2.10 | $2.00 | $1.80 | $3.50 | $2.50 | $3.00 | $1.70 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 35 | 40 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 32 | 30 |
| Female Safety | 40 | 45 | 50 | 35 | 48 | 28 | 35 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 65 | 60 | 60 | 20 | 70 | 15 | 40 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 113 Mbps | 116 Mbps | 256 Mbps | 31 Mbps | 60 Mbps | 12 Mbps | N/A |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 65 | 68 | 70 | 30 | 62 | 35 | 65 |
| English Proficiency | 80 | 90 | 25 | 25 | 40 | 22 | 35 |
| Population | 3.78M | 4.01M | 3.00M | 2.15M | 9.21M | 1.42M | 6.73M |
| Avg Temp | 17.10°C | 17.10°C | 22.20°C | 25.10°C | 13.80°C | 25.30°C | 23.40°C |
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