Cape Town vs New York for remote workers
Cape Town is about 70% cheaper than New York ($1,530 vs $5,032 a month). New York has faster typical internet.
| 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇺🇸 New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,530 | $5,032 |
| Rent (1BR) | $900 | $3,800 |
| Food | $400 | $700 |
| Coworking | $150 | $400 |
| Transport | $80 | $132 |
| Internet | 50 Mbps | 250 Mbps |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Language | English, Afrikaans | English |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Cape Town and New York → | |
| Nomad visa | Remote Work Visa | None |