Price Rankings for Cape Town, South Africa

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World Ranking

13^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 245 Cities in the World.
18^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 362 Cities in the World.
20^th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 174 Cities in the World.

46^th Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 377 Cities in the World.
92^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 385 Cities in the World.
136^th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 385 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 18 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 14 Cities in Africa

2^nd Most Expensive Lettuce (1 head) (Markets) out of 20 Cities in Africa
2^nd Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) 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

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	180.00 R	Moderate	219^th/384	3^rd/20	2^nd/5
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	700.00 R	Low	259^th/382	7^th/20	2^nd/5
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	90.00 R	Very Low	294^th/347	12^th/19	3^rd/5
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	50.00 R	Low	224^th/362	4^th/18	1^st/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	50.00 R	Low	266^th/334	6^th/16	2^nd/5
Cappuccino (regular)	36.39 R	Low	299^th/385	11^st/20	3^rd/5
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	19.12 R	Low	258^th/384	2^nd/20	1^st/5
Water (12 oz small bottle)	13.88 R	Low	244^th/383	3^rd/20	3^rd/5
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	76.94 R	Low	244^th/385	7^th/20	3^rd/5
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	17.37 R	Low	282^th/385	5^th/20	1^st/5
Rice (white), (1 lb)	13.94 R	Low	244^th/384	11^st/20	2^nd/5
Eggs (regular) (12)	44.92 R	Low	246^th/385	2^nd/20	1^st/5
Local Cheese (1 lb)	65.93 R	Low	292^th/384	8^th/20	2^nd/5
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	39.76 R	Low	291^st/385	11^st/20	2^nd/5
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	59.65 R	Very Low	320^th/383	10^th/20	1^st/5
Apples (1 lb)	12.59 R	Low	301^st/385	15^th/20	4^th/5
Banana (1 lb)	12.50 R	Low	243^th/385	7^th/20	3^rd/5
Oranges (1 lb)	12.33 R	Low	287^th/381	11^st/20	3^rd/5
Tomato (1 lb)	12.49 R	Low	290^th/382	7^th/20	3^rd/5
Potato (1 lb)	9.50 R	Low	230^th/382	9^th/20	5^th/5
Onion (1 lb)	10.00 R	Moderate	229^th/384	9^th/20	3^rd/5
Lettuce (1 head)	19.43 R	Low	238^th/378	2^nd/20	1^st/5
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	16.61 R	High	154^th/385	2^nd/20	2^nd/5
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	90.00 R	Very Low	345^th/362	17^th/18	4^th/5
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	24.60 R	Low	225^th/369	9^th/19	4^th/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	30.12 R	Low	278^th/360	13^th/19	3^rd/5
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	53.50 R	Low	242^th/306	8^th/13	4^th/5
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	20.00 R	Moderate	171^st/335	3^rd/15	3^rd/3
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	750.00 R	Moderate	120^th/227	2^nd/8	2^nd/2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	24.00 R	Low	156^th/232	4^th/11	1^st/2
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	28.97 R	Moderate	84^th/185	3^rd/9	2^nd/2
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	80.00 R
Gasoline (1 gallon)	88.46 R	Moderate	191^st/385	10^th/20	3^rd/5
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	350,000.00 R	Very Low	155^th/174	8^th/9	3^rd/4
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	428,128.57 R	Low	231^st/308	9^th/16	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	1,761.93 R	Low	254^th/381	4^th/19	4^th/5
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	543.46 R	High	92^th/385	3^rd/20	3^rd/5
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	746.38 R	High	136^th/385	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	727.20 R	Moderate	182^th/377	5^th/20	1^st/5
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	125.33 R	Very Low	233^th/245	12^th/14	4^th/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	120.00 R	Low	233^th/343	8^th/17	4^th/5
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	3,731.82 R	Low	240^th/303	3^rd/20	2^nd/5
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	80,187.44 R	Very Low	173^th/216	8^th/17	3^rd/5
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	952.52 R	Low	260^th/369	2^nd/20	1^st/5
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	547.94 R	Very Low	311^st/357	12^th/19	3^rd/5
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,955.17 R	Very High	46^th/377	2^nd/20	1^st/5
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,333.71 R	Very Low	293^th/364	9^th/20	4^th/5
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	14,033.33 R	Moderate	195^th/380	2^nd/20	1^st/5
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	9,196.88 R	Moderate	209^th/380	2^nd/20	1^st/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	28,481.48 R	Moderate	167^th/374	2^nd/20	1^st/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	18,746.67 R	Moderate	185^th/377	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	3,115.34 R	Very Low	254^th/314	6^th/13	1^st/3
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,052.68 R	Low	234^th/302	3^rd/14	1^st/4
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	27,077.77 R	Moderate	201^st/383	3^rd/20	3^rd/5
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.87	Very High	52^th/363	9^th/16	2^nd/5

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