Bloubergstrand is a seaside suburb in the City of Cape Town, South Africa. It is situated along the shores of Table Bay, 15 kilometers due north of the Cape Town City Centre.
The beach at Bloubergstrand is a popular location for a classic view of Table Mountain across the bay and is one of the world’s top kitesurfing destinations.
Within a stone’s throw of the beach, a whole host of Blouberg restaurants offer excellent dining. Blouberg provides a great variety of modern shopping centers with all that your heart could desire, as well as all other amenities such as bus routes.
The suburb is known for its natural beauty, youthful atmosphere, lovely and affordable accommodation, and friendly people
Here are some interesting Stats from Numbeo’s comparing the cost of living in Cape Town CBD vs Bloubergstrand:
Housing
The estimated cost of a one-bedroom flat for rent in the CBD is around R11 984. Whereas a rented out one-bedroom apartment in Bloubergstrand costs around R8000 depending on where you are situated. That is already a 6,6% increase from Bloubergstrand to the CBD
Eating out
The average meal at a restaurant in the CBD ranges between R30-R50 more expensive than Blouberg but drinks such as cappuccinos and Beers are cheaper in the CBD.
What is interesting is the fact that a Mc Donald’s meal costs R20 more in the CBD compared to Bloubergstrand.
Groceries
A shopping cart consisting of 1L Milk; a loaf of bread; 12 eggs and 1 kg of rice will cost you around R88,13 in the City Centre at a normal grocery store. In Bloubergstrand the same items will cost you an estimate of R80,08 saving you 10% more money.
