Here is a nice cost of living breakdown for Cape Town. Much cheaper than I would have thought.
UCT
Purchasing a house
A 3-bedroom house in a middle-income area starts at around R1 000 000. = 148,031 USD
Renting a house/flat
3-bedroom flat (unfurnished) - R4 000 upwards = $592 USD
4-bedroom house with pool - R5 500 upwards = $814 USD
3-bedroom townhouse - R3 500 upwards = $518 USD
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