#34 city for luxury nomads
Cape Town
South Africa
Cape Town at a glance
The metrics that matter to a luxury remote worker — connectivity, safety, cost, and tax.
Internet
50 Mbps
Workable
Safety
60/100
Fair
Walkability
50/100
Limited
Cost / month
$6k
Premium lifestyle
Income tax
0%
Tax-friendly
Nomad visa
Yes
Remote-work visa
Avg temp
19°C
Temperate
English
Excellent
Spoken level
Air quality
30 AQI
Clean
Buying property in South Africa
What a foreigner can do — own, finance, and turn a purchase into residency.
Foreign ownership
Open to foreigners
Mortgage (non-resident)
Limited
Possible but harder for non-residents
Residency by property
No
Property, mortgage and visa rules change often and vary by nationality — figures are indicative. Verify with a licensed local specialist before acting.