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VS Cape Town
South Africa
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Lisbon
Portugal2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Cape Town | Lisbon | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 800 USD | 1,000 USD | Cape Town |
| Food | 420 USD | 400 USD | Lisbon |
| Utilities | 120 USD | 130 USD | Cape Town |
| Transport | 75 USD | 55 USD | Lisbon |
| Healthcare | 90 USD | 90 USD | Cape Town |
| Internet | 45 USD | 30 USD | Lisbon |
| Entertainment | 216 USD | 168 USD | Lisbon |
| Other | 192 USD | 180 USD | Lisbon |
| Total (monthly) | 1,958 USD | 2,053 USD | Cape Town |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Cape Town | Lisbon | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 68 | 55 | Cape Town |
| Safety | 42 | 78 | Lisbon |
| Quality of life | 78 | 82 | Lisbon |
| Internet | 80 | 90 | Lisbon |
| Healthcare | 72 | 80 | Lisbon |
| Transport | 75 | 86 | Lisbon |
| Nightlife | 82 | 75 | Cape Town |
| Climate | 80 | 70 | Cape Town |
| English | 84 | 84 | Cape Town |
| Visa ease | 58 | 48 | Cape Town |