Is Claremont Expensive?

Cape Town, South Africa

+2% vs Cape Town avg

Living in Claremont, Cape Town

Claremont is a relatively affordable area in Cape Town, with a cost of living index of 29.0 — that is +2% compared to the Cape Town average. At #11 of 21, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around R 12,082/month, compared to a range of R 6,515 in Khayelitsha to R 16,583 in Clifton.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Claremont, housing takes up roughly 46% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately R 483,271 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Claremont

Salaries in Claremont reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 29.0:

After tax and deductions of 21.6% in South Africa, take-home pay for someone earning R 483,271 would be roughly R 378,885/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

29.0
COLI Index
1.02x
vs City Avg
R 12,082
Est. 1BR Rent
#11
of 21 Areas
21.6%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Claremont

Estimated annual deductions on a R 396,348 salary in Claremont, Cape Town (local employee).

Income Tax
22%
UIF
0.0%
Total Deductions: 21.6%
Est. Take-Home: R 310,796/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Claremont would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $21,750
London GBP £18,718
Dubai AED AED 108,832

Other Neighborhoods in Cape Town

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Clifton 39.8 1.40x +40%
Camps Bay 38.3 1.35x +35%
Constantia 34.6 1.22x +22%
Sea Point 33.5 1.18x +18%
City Bowl 32.7 1.15x +15%

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Compare Claremont

Claremont vs Clifton Claremont vs Khayelitsha

Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Claremont:

Ortigas, Manila Marousi, Athens Prague 3 (Žižkov), Prague Uluwatu, Bali (Denpasar) Pererenan, Bali (Denpasar) Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claremont expensive in Cape Town?

Claremont is near the city average for Cape Town. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Claremont compare to the Cape Town average?

The cost of living in Claremont is near the Cape Town average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.