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South Africa

ZAF

South Africa offers exceptional value for money with a very low cost of living and some of Africa's best infrastructure, healthcare, and educational institutions. Despite high crime rates in urban areas, its diverse landscapes, wine regions, and safari experiences attract a significant number of lifestyle migrants and retirees.

Passport Rank

#52

Visa-Free

107

destinations

Country Details

Capital
Pretoria
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Languages
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho
Population
60,140,000
Tax System
Residence Based
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Naturalisation
5 years
Schengen / EU
No
Climate
Semi-arid / Mediterranean / Subtropical
English Proficiency Rank
#30

Indices

Cost of Living

29

Safety

27

Healthcare

54

Quality of Life

119