“All I’m Seeing Is My Salary”: SA Boggled by Cape Town’s Rent Ranging From R7.5K to R20K Monthly
- TikTokkers went around Cape Town to ask different people how much they paid for rent in the Mother City
- Mzansi was boggled to hear the amount of money people were willing to pay on rent alone per month
- Social media users learned to be grateful for living elsewhere other than Cape Town and saving their money
TikTokkers, The Boys South Africa, went around Cape Town CBD to interview locals about their homes.
Source: TikTok
They asked different people how much they were paying on rent in the Mother City, and most admitted to spending more than R10K.
SA boggled by Cape Town's rent
There is no doubting Cape Town's beauty and its ability to lure tourists and make it hard for them to leave. The city is known for its stunning views and dreamy beaches that visitors can't get enough of.
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While many are fixated upon the culture, TikTokkers, The Boys South Africa, decided to find out how much it takes to live in such a picturesque place. They stopped different people on the streets to ask how much they spent on rent, and below are the results in chronological order:
Two friends split:
- R8 500 - Two-bedroom apartment
One gent:
- R16 500 - Three bedroom house
One lady:
- R19 000 - Two-bedroom apartment in Sea Point
- R20 000 - Two-bedroom apartment in Sea Point
Couple:
- R9 000 - Unfurnished apartment
Couple:
- R7 500 - One bedroom open floor studio apartment
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Mzansi reacts to absurd Cape Town rent prices
Social media users found the prices extremely high and commented:
@EyFresh Ndungane was outraged:
"Rent in Cape Town is wild."
@#EntitledUppityAfrican💅🏾🇿🇦 was grateful for Johannesburg:
"Joburg… I'm sorry I ever took you for granted."
@Thapz Rapz😁 could not believe the prices:
" I have been working for four and a half years and never earned that amount... I only see it on Dec as a bonus."
@Lerato was comfortable with her rent:
"I am glad I am in Limpopo with my R750 rent."
@AY_SAAN shared:
"Yoh, all I'm seeing is my salary being thrown around."
@saartjieslay commented:
"I pay R600 in Turfloop."
SA complains about high cost of living in Cape Town
Briefly News also reported a woman from Pretoria could not keep up with Cape Town’s high cost of living and went back home. Precious White resigned from her job and flew back to where her heart was after being challenged by the Mother City.
Social media users had mixed reactions towards the lady’s decision after losing the battle against capitalism.
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