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 222 Cities in the World.
16^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 335 Cities in the World.
20^th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 148 Cities in the World.

68^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 355 Cities in the World.
72^th Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 346 Cities in the World.
117^th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 355 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 14 Cities in Africa
3^rd Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 18 Cities in Africa
3^rd Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 9 Cities in Africa

2^nd Most Expensive Lettuce (1 head) (Markets) out of 20 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 20 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 20 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	150.0 R	Low	225^th/355	4^th/20	3^rd/5
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	700.0 R	Low	230^th/352	6^th/20	2^nd/5
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	90.0 R	Very Low	263^th/317	9^th/17	2^nd/5
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	45.0 R	Low	216^th/336	3^rd/18	1^st/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	50.0 R	Low	241^st/306	5^th/14	2^nd/5
Cappuccino (regular)	37.41 R	Low	263^th/354	10^th/20	2^nd/5
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	17.48 R	Low	242^th/354	3^rd/20	3^rd/5
Water (12 oz small bottle)	13.74 R	Low	216^th/354	2^nd/20	2^nd/5
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	74.88 R	Low	238^th/355	9^th/20	4^th/5
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	17.13 R	Low	257^th/355	6^th/20	2^nd/5
Rice (white), (1 lb)	13.67 R	Low	216^th/355	10^th/20	3^rd/5
Eggs (regular) (12)	44.6 R	Low	218^th/355	2^nd/20	1^st/5
Local Cheese (1 lb)	65.99 R	Low	260^th/355	9^th/20	2^nd/5
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	40.44 R	Low	256^th/355	8^th/20	1^st/5
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	55.99 R	Very Low	299^th/353	9^th/20	1^st/5
Apples (1 lb)	12.87 R	Low	271^st/355	15^th/20	3^rd/5
Banana (1 lb)	12.25 R	Low	234^th/355	6^th/20	2^nd/5
Oranges (1 lb)	12.11 R	Low	264^th/354	11^st/20	3^rd/5
Tomato (1 lb)	12.3 R	Low	260^th/351	7^th/20	3^rd/5
Potato (1 lb)	9.67 R	Moderate	200^th/353	9^th/20	5^th/5
Onion (1 lb)	10.46 R	Moderate	192^th/353	8^th/20	2^nd/5
Lettuce (1 head)	19.72 R	Moderate	207^th/348	2^nd/20	1^st/5
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	17.04 R	High	128^th/355	3^rd/20	2^nd/5
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	90.0 R	Very Low	320^th/335	16^th/18	3^rd/5
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	24.09 R	Moderate	204^th/341	7^th/18	3^rd/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	27.63 R	Very Low	291^st/331	12^th/17	4^th/5
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	52.0 R	Low	231^st/293	8^th/13	4^th/5
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	20.0 R	Moderate	162^th/319	3^rd/14	3^rd/3
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	750.0 R	Moderate	109^th/216	2^nd/7	2^nd/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	24.0 R	Low	148^th/222	4^th/11	1^st/2
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	28.97 R	Moderate	79^th/176	3^rd/8	2^nd/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	80.0 R
Gasoline (1 gallon)	89.62 R	Moderate	169^th/355	7^th/20	2^nd/5
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	350,000.0 R	Very Low	129^th/148	7^th/9	3^rd/4
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	414,941.56 R	Low	197^th/265	11^st/17	4^th/5
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	1,642.12 R	Low	230^th/350	4^th/19	4^th/5
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	599.28 R	Very High	68^th/355	3^rd/20	3^rd/5
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	762.1 R	High	117^th/355	7^th/20	3^rd/5
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	698.15 R	Moderate	179^th/349	6^th/20	1^st/5
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	130.0 R	Very Low	211^st/222	13^th/14	4^th/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	120.0 R	Low	210^th/320	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	3,645.45 R	Low	222^th/282	4^th/19	3^rd/5
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	75,928.5 R	Low	158^th/198	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)	942.42 R	Low	233^th/343	2^nd/20	1^st/5
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	543.27 R	Very Low	283^th/326	11^st/18	3^rd/5
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,848.0 R	High	72^th/346	3^rd/20	1^st/5
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,356.76 R	Low	261^st/337	8^th/20	4^th/5
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	13,637.93 R	Moderate	172^th/350	2^nd/20	1^st/5
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	8,788.89 R	Moderate	189^th/352	2^nd/20	1^st/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	27,538.46 R	Moderate	159^th/344	3^rd/20	1^st/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	17,650.0 R	Moderate	174^th/345	2^nd/20	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	3,094.37 R	Very Low	225^th/279	5^th/12	1^st/3
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,082.63 R	Low	207^th/271	4^th/14	2^nd/4
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	27,104.93 R	Moderate	180^th/352	3^rd/20	3^rd/5
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.71	Very High	48^th/331	9^th/16	2^nd/5

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