Price Rankings for Cape Town, South Africa

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World Ranking

15^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 328 Cities in the World.
17^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 243 Cities in the World.
27^th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 171 Cities in the World.

50^th Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 338 Cities in the World.
86^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 344 Cities in the World.
121^st Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 344 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

3^rd Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 17 Cities in Africa
3^rd Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 14 Cities in Africa

2^nd Most Expensive Lettuce (1 head) (Markets) out of 19 Cities in Africa
1^st Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 18 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 19 Cities in Africa

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	165.00 R	Low	213^th/344	3^rd/19	2^nd/4
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	700.00 R	Low	239^th/342	8^th/19	2^nd/4
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	90.00 R	Very Low	283^th/327	12^th/18	2^nd/4
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	50.00 R	Low	207^th/330	4^th/18	1^st/4
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	46.50 R	Very Low	263^th/310	9^th/16	2^nd/4
Cappuccino (regular)	36.06 R	Very Low	278^th/344	11^st/19	3^rd/4
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	19.06 R	Low	237^th/344	3^rd/19	2^nd/4
Water (12 oz small bottle)	13.88 R	Low	222^th/344	2^nd/19	2^nd/4
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	77.33 R	Low	225^th/344	7^th/19	2^nd/4
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	17.56 R	Low	252^th/344	5^th/19	1^st/4
Rice (white), (1 lb)	14.17 R	Low	217^th/343	9^th/19	1^st/4
Eggs (regular) (12)	43.66 R	Low	228^th/344	3^rd/19	2^nd/4
Local Cheese (1 lb)	66.22 R	Low	268^th/343	10^th/19	2^nd/4
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	40.57 R	Low	262^th/344	10^th/19	1^st/4
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	59.60 R	Very Low	294^th/342	10^th/19	1^st/4
Apples (1 lb)	12.92 R	Low	265^th/344	15^th/19	3^rd/4
Banana (1 lb)	12.60 R	Low	223^th/344	6^th/19	2^nd/4
Oranges (1 lb)	12.73 R	Low	258^th/341	9^th/19	2^nd/4
Tomato (1 lb)	12.52 R	Low	263^th/341	7^th/19	3^rd/4
Potato (1 lb)	9.50 R	Low	209^th/342	8^th/19	4^th/4
Onion (1 lb)	9.82 R	Low	210^th/344	10^th/19	3^rd/4
Lettuce (1 head)	19.56 R	Low	214^th/341	2^nd/19	1^st/4
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	16.88 R	High	135^th/344	2^nd/19	2^nd/4
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	90.00 R	Very Low	314^th/328	15^th/17	2^nd/4
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	24.67 R	Low	206^th/329	8^th/18	3^rd/4
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	30.54 R	Low	255^th/323	11^st/18	2^nd/4
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	53.50 R	Very Low	230^th/286	8^th/13	3^rd/4
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	20.00 R	Moderate	163^th/309	3^rd/12	3^rd/3
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	725.00 R	Moderate	122^th/224	2^nd/8	2^nd/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	24.50 R	Low	146^th/221	3^rd/11	1^st/2
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	28.97 R	Moderate	76^th/176	2^nd/10	1^st/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	80.00 R
Gasoline (1 gallon)	87.20 R	Moderate	176^th/344	11^st/19	3^rd/4
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	375,000.00 R	Very Low	145^th/171	5^th/9	1^st/4
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	427,258.24 R	Low	222^th/286	10^th/16	3^rd/4
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	1,733.52 R	Low	234^th/342	4^th/17	4^th/4
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	540.71 R	High	86^th/344	3^rd/19	3^rd/4
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	768.60 R	High	121^st/344	7^th/19	1^st/4
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	738.97 R	Moderate	166^th/339	5^th/18	1^st/4
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	155.00 R	Very Low	227^th/243	12^th/14	4^th/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	120.00 R	Low	227^th/320	9^th/15	4^th/4
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	3,724.00 R	Very Low	229^th/282	3^rd/18	2^nd/4
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	80,764.65 R	Very Low	168^th/206	9^th/16	3^rd/4
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	963.93 R	Low	227^th/332	2^nd/18	1^st/4
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	574.18 R	Very Low	278^th/323	12^th/18	3^rd/4
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,964.52 R	Very High	50^th/338	1^st/18	1^st/4
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,363.18 R	Very Low	264^th/326	7^th/18	2^nd/4
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	13,882.35 R	Moderate	182^th/343	2^nd/19	1^st/4
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	9,111.76 R	Moderate	197^th/343	2^nd/19	1^st/4
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	28,066.67 R	Moderate	162^th/341	3^rd/19	1^st/4
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	18,658.82 R	Moderate	173^th/341	2^nd/19	1^st/4
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	3,104.04 R	Very Low	243^th/297	6^th/15	1^st/4
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,057.11 R	Very Low	233^th/290	3^rd/15	1^st/4
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	26,482.43 R	Moderate	183^th/341	2^nd/18	2^nd/4
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.86	Very High	46^th/326	8^th/14	2^nd/4

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