The 36 Best places to live in South Africa
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South Africa is the 79th most expensive and the 135th most liveable country.
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| South Africa | Quality of life | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 😃 Human freedom index |
7.07
|
78 |
| 💵 GDP per capita |
$6267
|
111 |
| 🛍️ GDPPC based on purchasing power |
$15456
|
113 |
| ❤️ Life expectancy |
66.1
|
162 |
| ☠️ Homicide rate |
43.7
|
193 |
| 🚧 Road traffic mortality |
22.2
|
139 |
| 👮 Corruption perceptions index |
41
|
94 |
| 🏙️ Population |
64M
|
24 |
| 🌐 English speaking % |
50.7%
|
59 |
| 😷 Air quality |
Moderate
|
122 |
| ✈️ Airport proximity index |
93
|
16 |
| 💰 Cost of living |
$1116
|
119 |
| 💳 After-tax salary |
$395
|
109 |
| 💸 Salary to expenses ratio |
0.4
|
133 |
| 🎓 Higher education index |
82
|
37 |
Below is the list of 36 best cities to live and work in South Africa for singles and families ranked by quality & cost of living.
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