Cape Town vs Dubai for remote workers
Cape Town is about 53% cheaper than Dubai ($1,530 vs $3,250 a month). Dubai has faster typical internet.
| 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇦🇪 Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,530 | $3,250 |
| Rent (1BR) | $900 | $2,200 |
| Food | $400 | $600 |
| Coworking | $150 | $350 |
| Transport | $80 | $100 |
| Internet | 50 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Language | English, Afrikaans | Arabic, English |
| Your visa | – | – |
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| Meetings | Best meeting time between Cape Town and Dubai → | |
| Nomad visa | Remote Work Visa | Virtual Working Programme (Dubai) |