Purchasing Power Calculator

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in your new city to maintain your current lifestyle.

Cape Town
San Francisco
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Standard of Living
Cape TownSan Francisco

To have the same lifestyle in San Francisco, you need:

Required salary
$140,000
180% more expensive
than Cape Town
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Cape Town
$50,000
San Francisco
$140,000

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

Cape TownVSSan Francisco

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

180% higher
Current city
Cape Town
$350
/ month
Target city
San Francisco
$980
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
81%
Lower
Meal
Comparison
93%
Lower
Internet
Comparison
88%
Lower
Utilities
Comparison
90%
Lower

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This calculation is based on our aggregated cost of living indices. It estimates the net salary you would need in your destination to maintain the exact same purchasing power and lifestyle as your base city. Taxes and specific housing markets may vary.