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Südafrika
8
Nomad Score
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Budget-Friendly
from $1200/mo
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Nomad Visa
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✓ Nomad VisaEN, AF, ZUUTC +2Best: Nov–Mrz
Quick facts
CapitalKapstadt
CurrencyZAR (R)
LanguagesEN, AF, ZU
TimezoneUTC +2
Avg internet50 Mbps
Nomad visa✓ Yes
Best monthsNov–Mrz
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$1200
Min. monthly budget
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50 Mbps
Avg. download speed
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Yes
Nomad visa
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Avg. temperature
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70%
Power reliability
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Population
Finances
Cost of living in Südafrika
All prices in USD. Costs outside the capital are 20–40% lower.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR apartment | $900–1400 | $1400–2200 | $2200–4000 |
| Co-working / mo | $110 | — | — |
| 1BR rent | $400–1000 | — | — |
How Südafrika scores
Nomad score breakdown
Safety & security
6
Internet quality
8
Cost of living
7
Visa friendliness
8
Co-working options
8.5
Nomad community
8.5
Entry & Stay
Visa options for Südafrika
No dedicated digital nomad visa. Standard tourist visa applies.
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