Price Rankings for Cape Town, South Africa

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World Ranking

12^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 242 Cities in the World.
16^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 356 Cities in the World.
19^th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 159 Cities in the World.

59^th Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 371 Cities in the World.
81^st Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 381 Cities in the World.
132^th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 381 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 19 Cities in Africa
2^nd Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 9 Cities in Africa
3^rd Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 15 Cities in Africa

1^st Most Expensive Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 21 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive Lettuce (1 head) (Markets) out of 21 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 21 Cities in Africa

Southern Africa Ranking

1^st Most Expensive Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Lettuce (1 head) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	160.00 R	Low	232^th/381	3^rd/21	2^nd/5
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	700.00 R	Low	252^th/378	7^th/21	2^nd/5
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	90.00 R	Very Low	292^th/345	11^st/19	2^nd/5
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	45.00 R	Low	240^th/362	4^th/20	1^st/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	50.00 R	Very Low	270^th/336	7^th/16	3^rd/5
Cappuccino (regular)	36.79 R	Low	289^th/380	11^st/21	2^nd/5
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	18.24 R	Low	262^th/380	3^rd/21	2^nd/5
Water (12 oz small bottle)	13.79 R	Low	239^th/379	2^nd/21	2^nd/5
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	75.58 R	Low	256^th/381	9^th/21	4^th/5
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	17.33 R	Low	278^th/381	5^th/21	1^st/5
Rice (white), (1 lb)	14.01 R	Low	232^th/380	9^th/21	2^nd/5
Eggs (regular) (12)	45.07 R	Low	241^st/381	2^nd/21	1^st/5
Local Cheese (1 lb)	65.95 R	Low	290^th/380	10^th/21	2^nd/5
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	40.05 R	Low	286^th/381	11^st/21	2^nd/5
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	59.67 R	Very Low	319^th/378	10^th/21	1^st/5
Apples (1 lb)	12.67 R	Low	297^th/381	15^th/21	3^rd/5
Banana (1 lb)	12.39 R	Low	245^th/381	7^th/21	3^rd/5
Oranges (1 lb)	12.11 R	Low	290^th/378	11^st/21	3^rd/5
Tomato (1 lb)	12.49 R	Low	282^th/375	7^th/21	3^rd/5
Potato (1 lb)	9.56 R	Moderate	224^th/377	9^th/21	5^th/5
Onion (1 lb)	10.65 R	Moderate	208^th/379	9^th/21	3^rd/5
Lettuce (1 head)	19.76 R	Low	229^th/372	2^nd/21	1^st/5
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	16.83 R	High	146^th/381	3^rd/21	2^nd/5
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	90.00 R	Very Low	341^st/356	18^th/19	4^th/5
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	24.23 R	Low	222^th/366	9^th/20	4^th/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	29.60 R	Low	283^th/356	13^th/19	4^th/5
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	53.50 R	Low	246^th/314	8^th/14	3^rd/5
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	20.00 R	Moderate	173^th/336	3^rd/14	3^rd/3
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	750.00 R	Moderate	117^th/227	2^nd/7	2^nd/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	24.00 R	Low	161^st/236	4^th/12	1^st/2
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	28.97 R	Moderate	90^th/192	3^rd/9	2^nd/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	80.00 R
Gasoline (1 gallon)	88.58 R	Moderate	188^th/381	9^th/21	3^rd/5
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	349,100.00 R	Very Low	141^st/159	8^th/9	3^rd/4
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	417,548.57 R	Low	219^th/288	10^th/17	3^rd/5
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	1,753.07 R	Low	246^th/376	4^th/20	4^th/5
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	579.66 R	High	81^st/381	3^rd/21	3^rd/5
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	755.71 R	High	132^th/381	7^th/21	3^rd/5
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	691.26 R	Moderate	201^st/376	6^th/21	1^st/5
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	120.62 R	Very Low	231^st/242	13^th/15	4^th/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	120.00 R	Low	233^th/343	7^th/18	3^rd/5
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	3,816.00 R	Low	232^th/298	3^rd/20	2^nd/5
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	75,562.44 R	Very Low	169^th/209	10^th/17	4^th/5
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	939.93 R	Low	262^th/368	2^nd/21	1^st/5
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	540.53 R	Very Low	308^th/352	12^th/19	3^rd/5
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,918.33 R	Very High	59^th/371	3^rd/21	1^st/5
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,342.06 R	Low	284^th/360	9^th/21	4^th/5
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	14,030.30 R	Moderate	186^th/376	2^nd/21	1^st/5
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	9,321.88 R	Moderate	200^th/377	1^st/21	1^st/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	27,900.00 R	Moderate	165^th/370	3^rd/21	1^st/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	18,270.97 R	Moderate	186^th/374	2^nd/21	1^st/5
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	3,094.82 R	Very Low	249^th/303	6^th/13	1^st/3
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,083.65 R	Low	222^th/289	3^rd/13	2^nd/4
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	27,588.53 R	Moderate	194^th/379	3^rd/21	3^rd/5
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.77	Very High	51^st/359	9^th/16	2^nd/5

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