What is the cost of living in Cape Town?

I disagree with the last comment. Living costs are not the same as in the US - they are much cheaper, particulalry with the low currency exchange rate. Where it can be more expensive is that many more people send their children to private fee-paying schools and use private medical care. However for those who have private health insurance at home and send their children to private schools, the costs are massively less, and often the quality of service is often much better. you can get a quote for for medical care here : discovery.co.za. Rent will also be much less, if you compare like for like - your large house with a swimming pool and perhaps maid's quarters might be a similar cost to a 2 bed flat in a major city. To get an idea of rents, search seeff.com or property24.com. Good luck!

Medical Aid for a total of 3 people will be 4-5K per month. You could get cheaper ones. This is for a top package. Blouberg rent for a 3 bedroom house can be from 12K per month. Parklands is a lot cheaper of course and also near Blouberg. The closer to the sea the higher the rent.