Public Transport & Car Costs in Cape-Town
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Cape-Town, South Africa is $61. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Cape-Town: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Cape-Town | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Cape-Town | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Cape-Town
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.31 | $0.70 – $1.83 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $61 | $21 – $61 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.22 | $0.42 – $2.44 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.50 | $0.84 – $1.59 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $5.04 | $5.04 – $6.10 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.32 | $1.22 – $1.40 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $35,957 | $35,462 – $36,903 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $32,013 | $27,471 – $34,205 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.31$0.70 – $1.83
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $61$21 – $61
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $1.22$0.42 – $2.44
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.50$0.84 – $1.59
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $5.04$5.04 – $6.10
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.32$1.22 – $1.40
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $35,957$35,462 – $36,903
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $32,013$27,471 – $34,205
Other categories in Cape-Town
Transportation in Cape-Town: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Cape-Town?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Cape-Town, South Africa is around $61. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Cape-Town?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Cape-Town main cost-of-living page.