I Save Money Spending $2,633/month Living In South Africa | Relocated

[@Precimolobye]

Wow, as a fellow South African, she is definitely living a very comfortable life earning $5000 a month. Nice to see my home country featured ✨

[@building_keevo]

@Vanessa Andreatta The electricity issue is wildly exaggerated. Usually power cuts only last 2 hours a day, when they do happen. Sometimes we go for months, depending on the region without outages which are announced well in advance. Besides, fibre lines and network towers stay on during those times.

[@building_keevo]

@Vanessa Andreatta The more affluent you go, the less affected you are - so suburbs of major cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria might serve you well. Johannesburg and Cape Town more so as Durban and Pretoria are smaller...

[@Tebstechpodcast]

@Vanessa Andreatta Solar

[@Banele808]

😂😂 $5000 is alot in South Africa.

[@kitsoromeomagwadi7326]

I know right, $5000 is life changing money for us here.

[@yaserchow]

I used to live in South Africa, I absolutely love that country and the people.

[@fakey4995]

We love you too 💕🇿🇦

[@alp.9672]

So why did you leave?

[@yaserchow]

@@alp.9672 I was only there for business. Stayed a year and went on my way to another country.

[@accountretired9479]

@@alp.9672 lol that answer didn't go the way you though it would

[@lsmosh30smallwood41]

We love you more dear😍

[@Nickster7]

People from the US will absolutely love South Africa, especially Johannesburg and Cape Town. The exchange rate will allow you to live in luxury for a fraction of the cost compared to New York, LA, etc. I loved this episode, this is the South Africa we know and love. Far from perfect but a beautiful and great country!!

[@thandisilec835]

Quite a few Black Americans are documenting their lives in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg on KZbin. Most seem to love those 3 cities but again SA isn’t for very one I’m learning and it’s fine. Ppl must go where they feel happy

[@Nickster7]

@@thandisilec835 please plug me their channels

[@siphokazileratomalinga2969]

Definitely. Their $ will go a long way here. I only ever come across white Americans when I was at the office full time(office in Sandton, travelled from Rosebank)so this is lovely.

[@p.mtoafrica5222]

@@Nickster7 Check a Channel called The real south africa

[@onlylove-fn3zg]

Theres nothing wrong with Pretoria

[@Wanderingplumeria]

My husband and I have been looking to move to South Africa for a while now because we love it there. It is wonderful to see South Africa being showcased in such a positive light.

[@zozibiningqula3316]

Link me up I will be your tour guide❤️

[@annavermmaak2649]

Remember South Africa is a very dangerous country.

[@sidehustlevikki1066]

Lol all these relocating videos has me realizing that the American Dream is no longer a dream but a nightmare working 24/7 just to pay bills and have little to no money set aside for the future. The lack of financial security can cause so much stress and anxiety. Glad to see others are finding ways to redefine the American dream!

[@heinuchung8680]

Watch Boyce Watkins 100 year plan and black millionaires it’s worth it . The american dream isn’t dead but takes more planning especially for people of color. Though she had a good life in the states granted she lived in one of the most expensive places in America. But I will tel you her life looks glorious in South Africa but south Africa is very very dangerous there murder rate is higher than even Chicago and it can be scary . But she looks happy and that is what counts .

[@donaldmacdonald9993]

@@heinuchung8680Have you been to South Africa? Dont believe what you read because all my African American friends say they are safer here in South Africa than in USA. May be you are of Chinese descent and you are treated somewhat better than blacks in America. As for South Africa being dangerous than America, thats just your opinion, I lived in Chicago and Johannesburg is no way near dangerous than that city. Dont forget that we also travel to the US and see what is happening in that country. Having been to both countries, if I were to choose between USA and SA i would without any doubt choose South Africa. Anyway you are entitled to your twisted opinion abot a country you know nothing about.

[@Karl3Lang]

@@heinuchung8680 "life is very very dangerous in South Africa" from your statement alone I am willing to bet on my life you have never step a foot in the country. Where are you from🤔????

[@Raheem-Braveheart]

@@donaldmacdonald9993 I'm a black American living in South Africa. Don't listen to this foreigner. He's a liar. The U.S. is way more dangerous than South Africa. I don't know what world he lives in. Guns are not even as abundant as they are in the U.S. and by a long stretch. This foreigner is exaggerating.

[@Raheem-Braveheart]

@@donaldmacdonald9993 The people are friendly and down to earth here. Of course, there is crime everywhere but South Africa doesn't compare to the U.S. Not even close.

[@NthabisengMosieane]

I’m South African and I live in Johannesburg. I can definitely say after watching this video, she is living a good life 🙂.

[@Mmeme2023]

Right!? That kind of income provides a lot of comforts.

[@tantrumcreative]

5000 usd a month is over 70,000 Rand. Yes? She's living comfy

[@jabulanitheron9268]

Very soft life. She can get a house with her rent money

[@producerjames5334]

Subbed to your channel based on this comment.

[@NthabisengMosieane]

Thank you!

[@nicolebond3992]

She’s living her best life as a citizen of the world. Fresh experiences away from home can offer a new lease on life. She’s happy, living more frugally, and in love. Her profession affords her the opportunity to live and work easily from anywhere in the world, with no decline in income. Good for her. Very inspiring to watch.

[@Masegoshezi]

Living her best life with someone’s husband.

[@oliveoil3917]

Very messy affair

[@tonnyanthonys2159]

@@Masegoshezi are we not in Africa where our culture allows one to marry more than 1 wife

[@lazarusramaube8291]

@@Masegoshezi Why does it worry you?

[@Robob0027]

She is not living frugally. Those who have to live frugally are mainly black people who have to live and support their families on a grant of less that ZAR5000, yes Rand not $5000. She is living a first world life in a third world country. Even I, a white guy, has to live on a much smaller income and I am regarded as moderately wealthy.

[@arnoldkabuya5969]

A lot of African Americans have been moving to SA lately and in all honesty we as South Africans want them here. Its a bit sad how neglected their talents are but a lot have noticed that they could be living a fantastic life at half the price of the American lifestyle they currently live. But its highly advisable that if you move here, you must either work for yourself or for an American company and you must know people BEFORE you even come here.

[@BlackDoveNYC]

I think this is sound advice no matter where you go.

[@YouGotOptions2]

Thanks for the comment and the advice

[@keekeemason738]

Period. Very accurate. Also, her expenses in SA are more than mine here in the states. It may seem cheaper to her because she is coming from NY were the cost of living is extremely high.

[@essenceofsoul27]

Although it's great if it's an option, but why must you know ppl before you move there? I'm guessing most people don't have family and friends there before moving.

[@Nikolizky]

Very rare for an American show to showcase a city outside of Europe or North America for what it really is. They always concentrate on the gloomy and filthy parts of African and central Asian cities in order to perpetuate the stereotype that everyone is poor in those countries.

[@kasikwagoma6740]

@nikolizky, well said. If you see the poverty levels here in Britain it will shock you to the core. The quality of housing in this country is awful. Yet brutain us touted as very wealthy and so the world thinks everyone here is stinking rich. Even at that the majority of billionaires in Britain are of foreign origin. Yet when they go to Africa, they will zoom in on the poor areas and say all Africans are starving and poverty stricken.

[@vusidesigner1625]

Finally showcasing South African with no negativity

[@oliviajoans]

I’m a doctor in Johannesburg and she’s living much better than most of us. ❤️

[@stiggy7778]

And thats bad of our pay scale then she could rather stay in the Eastern Cape 4 half price and live more better the crime to much there

[@jacinthakoeberg8152]

and then us in the Eastern Cape struggle so much to make ends meet, since the pay rate is one of the lowest paying provinces, though you might think life is cheaper here, to us it isn't hence we move to JOBURG OR CPT to get paid better.

[@LiquidNation100]

@@jacinthakoeberg8152 Then unfortunately the standard of living in those cities chip away what ever additional income you've made in your new job. It's a wall or a hard place scenario.

[@sfisothecreative]

What kind of a doctor are you😂 lol the ones we know are living comfortably 😂😂😂

[@stiggy7778]

@@jacinthakoeberg8152 she is from USA so with her bank interest rate she will have a much more better life in the EC because she dont have to work

[@trailblazersish]

I just spent almost an entire month in Rosebank, Johannesburg with my wife and son. We absolutely love South Africa and hope to relocate there like this woman soon.

[@saalihon]

RoseBank is a beauty

[@TshepoMasilela-ot5qc]

I hope you did

[@trailblazersish]

​@TshepoMasilela-ot5qc We are currently getting things together for our Visa and the agricultural business we are partnering with. I am the original commenter this is my other channel

[@sanelemeyiwa]

How beautiful is South Africa 🇿🇦. Proud South African 😍

[@bora--bora]

what burger?

[@thandisilec835]

Our country is beautiful though🇿🇦❤️

[@sanelemeyiwa]

@@bora--bora the joburg one 😂

[@hopebuhali3887]

very beautiful

[@missdesireindependance5194]

She is living well and her expenses are very affordable. The internet is allowing people to work wherever they want too.

[@YouGotOptions2]

Yes mam.

[@JaredNaude]

Thanks CNBC for showing us stories outside the US! As a South African, this was fascinating to see a foreigner relocating here when most of the higher LSM groups currently residing in SA are thinking of emigrating to another country. With regards to her budget, I think it is fair however spend on self care and her phone is rather excessive and spend on groceries is rather low. Interesting to see that she is not on a medical aid (health insurance) nor mentioned anything about any other insurances (life, car, household, etc).

[@oco987]

What does LSM group mean?

[@fbiofusa3986]

Only wish she could pronounce Afrikaans properly

[@SuperFilicia]

@@fbiofusa3986 yes R2500 for groceries for 2 people? My word. How does she do it??

[@building_keevo]

@@SuperFilicia they fill up with those daily R250 burgers... She did say they eat out a lot too - so it's not really surprising when you factor that in

[@SuperFilicia]

@@building_keevo Yep that would make sence.

[@SAnderson54]

Come through global citizen!!!! South African is definitely on my bucket list. Can't wait to visit!

[@morenakhaya655]

Ur gna love it🇿🇦

[@ohpleeaaase]

"...with the safety of being here with someone who knows it." A phrase that holds a lot of weight no matter where one is planning on moving to in the world. That being said....I love South Africa and can't wait to go back

[@KurlyKB_2023]

That place she’s renting is beautiful! So amazing to just pick up and move. When you’re your own boss you can live anywhere. Also as a New Yorker, it’s very expensive to live here and when you go other places that are cheaper it’s such a relief

[@twdjt6245]

Ikr. Was thinking all that for less than a grand? Wow.

[@nanam3268]

@@tiffany3652 nah that's the standard rental prices. You can get really nice apartments from $500 and we have nice areas with 24hr security etc.

[@ivoryreviewsstuff]

Wow! I can’t wait to visit South Africa 🇿🇦

[@nanam3268]

Come through sis 😁

[@muzimabs7869]

You are such a pretty lady Ivory

[@thomasmagosha2219]

Come

[@hopebuhali3887]

Come, you're welcome

[@angelagreer2663]

Such a refreshing episode! I love that this successful black woman didn’t wait on others’ approval to make her move! Can’t wait to visit SA! Blessings and continued success!

[@ROSUJACOB]

Yo Angela!! I LOVE YOU.

[@tafaragadze6432]

Try visiting more places around Africa like Mauritius, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt, etc.

[@geekedmaxx]

Crazy how the only people who mention race are black on CNBC make it , man you people are weird asf

[@siphokazileratomalinga2969]

Do visit Angela. Your $ will go a long way and there's something for every one (price wise).

[@siphokazileratomalinga2969]

@@tafaragadze6432 aren't those countries more expensive than South Africa? Mauritius is affordable but Kenya, Botswana and Namibia have shocked me with their prices in the past. May I ask what the tourist attractions are in Nigeria?

[@tianachet713]

People always have something to say ! You go , girl !

[@stefanossmitty3318]

Well she chose to put her business in the public sphere so that’s what comes with it 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@TheKombeFamily]

Moving to Kenya with my 8 year old daughter in 62 days!!! I support you girl!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wendeldavid3339]

There is a massive difference between Kenya and South Africa!

[@Nombulelo_ace]

Well done mama

[@MrRklewis]

@@wendeldavid3339 What are the differences? Is one place better than the other?

[@wendeldavid3339]

@@MrRklewis Wow, do you really have to ask??? South Africa is way more developed, we have the highest standard of living on the continent, world class infrastructure etc. I could go on and on but you get my point. South Africa is miles ahead and far better than Kenya!

[@wendeldavid3339]

@@grashtasha4173 I wasn't responding to her, read carfully before talking nonsense. Don't be so sensitive, I'm just stating facts. Lol I'm comparing SA to Kenya, why are you bringing Europe into this? don't be so insecure about your country

[@MonaLedi]

This girl is living my dream life!!! My family is South African and it’s on my bucket list to buy a home in Camps Bay one day and live bi-continentally 😍 kudos to her for figuring out the digital nomad life (or global citizen as she says 😉)

[@mwezimhlamo6709]

wow camps is a so beautiful

[@kamoheloradebe1230]

Naledi means 'Star' in Sesotho/Setswana. SeSotho is one of South Africas 11 official languages. Therefore as your name entails, you're a Star!!

[@BlackDoveNYC]

I wish you luck. Camps Bay is beautiful and expensive. Many areas in SA are experiencing a lot of growth in demand led mostly by the Western Cape. Not just South Africans but a good percentage of foreign buyers from all over the world. Mainly Europe, U.S. and China. Plus many from other countries in Africa. In the Western Cape they make up about 20-30% of buyers. Like this woman the freedom to work anywhere has changed the housing market worldwide.

[@Mosima_01]

Nice seeing my country, South Africa 🇿🇦 being featured on CNBC Make it ❤️🙏.

[@nyreggie-isb23]

If you are reading this, know that you are worthy of anything you desire. Most times it amazes me greatly how I moved from an average lifestyle to earning over $63k per month, Utter shock is the word. I have understood a lot in the past few years that there are lots of opportunities in the financial market. The only thing is to know where to invest…

[@nyreggie-isb23]

@Peter Moore That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like *Mr Gary Mason Brooks* my consultant. I found him on a CNBC interview where he was featured and reached out to him afterwards. He has since provide entry and exit points on the securities I focus on. I basically follow his trade pattern and haven’t regretted doing so......

[@susanhaynes679]

Wow I'm a bit perplexed you guys are discussing about Gary Mason Brooks , I once met him at a conference in California 2019, just before the pandemic. I can testify that he’s very good in trading..Highly recommended.

[@zombie15ish]

@@susanhaynes679 This is the Fourth time I'm seeing someone talking about Mr Gary as there are lot of testimonies about him, do you know him ? if yes , did you invest with him…?

[@susanhaynes679]

@@zombie15ish Yes i do, I've known him for couple of years, I'm still using his services, His management team is quite impressive so far. With my $15,000 deposit, I made over $288,000 profit with just 10% charge.

[@nyreggie-isb23]

@Peter Moore It's 100% safe,I basically do nothing but collect profits, he was able to get me in early on most of these stocks and I exited just at the right time, his analysis was really on point.

[@travel9two557]

I’m from NYC and she is 1000% correct. It’s the center of the world people dream of coming here and spending time here but it is NOT the end of the world. I’m relocating to Latin America myself in a couple days and this was another reassurance that I’m doing the right thing. Work smarter people along with working hard. 👏👏. The internet is 24/7. Find a side a hustle and build it up if your 9-5 won’t allow you to WFH.

[@alp.9672]

Thats cool but Latín America is not NYC. You get what you pay for.

[@nqubekotany134]

If you have any international company that is hiring WFH please let me know especially customer service

[@dont375]

@@alp.9672 NYC is a rat infested, crime ridden, pee smelling, there’s lots of homelessness, and overworked citizens with low wages.. and bad leadership since they continue to vote blue. The only thing NYC has going for it that makes it beautiful is the high rise buildings. You can find that in any big city though. There’s nothing more. I lived there for 6 years. It’s really not that great!

[@josephmanning3179]

South Africa is one of the best most beautiful countries in the world. Cape Town is stunning

[@paolabueso]

What an awesome episode! She looks so happy and fulfilled with these new experiences. I absolutely love seeing that! Wish her the absolute best! ❤️🙌🙌🙌

[@MosesMatsepane]

$5000 a month puts her in the Top 10 percent in terms of income, according to SARS(South African Revenue Service) data. She should be super comfortable with that income, especially without any kids or black tax. Soft life all the way. 😅🇿🇦

[@PaballoMo]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ZKhweziN]

No, thats top 1%... R18500 a month puts you in the top 10% of earners in RSA

[@THENEWZ24]

@@ZKhweziN wow that is so sad though💔

[@bhuuthesecond]

@@THENEWZ24 sad but true 😢 🕯

[@carlgharis7948]

@@ZKhweziN isn't that like $1,100?? So just a tad over $1,000..as when you think about it it's mind-boggling that 9 out of 10 people don't even make $1,000/ month in South Africa.

[@Siyamthanda123]

I like this diversity. As a SAn I truly loved this.

[@laurensills9795]

love this Tanisha!!! Sooo proud of you and this jump!!! CNBC is just the start!!!!

[@sincerelyajg5067]

Just visited South Africa in October before the new variant and I believe South Africa is doing a better job of COVID control as every building had someone outside doing temperature checks, giving hand sanitizer, and reminding you about your mask. Jo-burg was my fave as it has more of an authentic African feel.

[@Sbudafada]

Be careful what you belive in media, the same way tgey lie about africa is hiw tge lie about the virus. Its all a lie. We are all okay

[@huntergreene9781]

Joburg is vibrant and has an alluring energy.

[@carolinemakunike1566]

😂 Foreigners saying "aunthetic African feel"

[@roblucci2366]

@@carolinemakunike1566 weird right😂

[@Sbudafada]

@@carolinemakunike1566 Im glad

[@jmarieyele]

Love love this episode. Amazing! You go girl. As an African woman and fellow African American, this episode warms my heart!

[@justntokozo]

Being a fellow South African, she’s living a very soft life compared to most

[@EcLassEbony]

I heard story of white people mistreating natives. Videos gone viral man telling blk inn keeper that he is his god. I was shocked

[@PAYDAYHEDGE]

@@EcLassEbony haven't I heard that story in America too and everywhere in the world? Is this a news?

[@autobotdiva9268]

level up

[@MJ31579]

She wasn't comparing it to the average South African, she was comparing her lifestyle to when she was in the US.

[@carlgharis7948]

@@EcLassEbony I thought that was illegal as of 1994?

[@Dude-dx5ns]

As an African, I think that's a lot of money to spend every month. People in my country can live on $500 a month comfortably

[@_Sharon_J]

But she has more money to spend

[@wizzdom1511]

She still has that western taste

[@tatr5248]

@@_Sharon_J Doesn’t mean to spend it 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@tatr5248]

Right leaving NYC, to spend $2600 a month in SA😂 might as well just move to Texas or other Southern States in the US.

[@anoukc6928]

@@tatr5248 I think yes. She's in the public relations industry, which means meeting people, going to events and having a good look. It costs money. And she used to a level of comfort so she needs a good apartment, in a good area and internet access. Let's be real, she won't live on a $500/mo budget like South Africans if she has the means for a more luxury life. However, she needs to increase her savings because it's too little.

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Can confirm, in NYC costs $1 per breathe.

[@tyali84]

I am a South African based in Boston and alone i spend almost $200 (R3100) every second week for groceries which equals to $400 (R6200)a month on groceries compared to the R1500 ($96) i used to spend on monthly groceries living with my nephew in South Africa. The cost of living is definitely higher this side of the world which sometimes makes it impossible for one to live their best life. When I was in South Africa I would take vacations now and then (including trips to our neighbouring countries and Europe) but living in such an expensive city like Boston makes it harder for me to even consider a random Miami vacation.

[@accountretired9479]

Nawe buya I'm sure imali usunayo manje

[@Nombulelo_ace]

Why are you still there?

[@MetaphysicalExplorations]

But your taxes must be so high in America!

[@ntoshnxt6950]

Make that money and come back home sisi.

[@tyali84]

@@Nombulelo_ace in truth I do enjoy the safety part of it, no worries about load shedding and the fact that in my state I can always get a job. I love South Africa and nothing compares to it but other aspects were unfavorable.

[@elgeestudio7954]

This is a great video, it really caught my attention as a South African, she is actually living a life most South Africans can't afford though.. Most South Africans earn between $650 - $1300. ( I stand to be corrected)

[@accountretired9479]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Sbudafada]

Even that is is above the rim remeber most retail workers earn arounf R6000 a month which is about U$ 400 and still haveoney to party on weekends

[@nokomokwele6205]

Correct, looking at the visuals, she stays in sandton which is very high end. With her earning 5000 usd she can move to cheaper Pretoria and have enough to afford health insurance

[@sthembilethanjekwayo_za]

@@Sbudafada if not less.

[@OngezwaDumel]

It’s just not realistic for the average South African.

[@building_keevo]

Reminded me of how beautiful my city is... Need to step out more often

[@olaf2046]

I’m moving next! Quality of life (education, mental health, physical health) for black middle class families in America has really sunk in the last couple of years. I was looking at Canada initially but someone put me on to Africa specifically RSA and I’m very impressed. It is not a perfect place but the happiness factor for the average educated black family is much better than in the USA.

[@ZKhweziN]

You won't regretit... I promise you. Go for it!

[@bhuuthesecond]

This lady I’m in this video is BALLING on 5000USD per month. Aim for something in that neighborhood and you’ll be living soft over here. Anything less than, let’s say, 1900USD and things begin getting dicey.

[@hopebuhali3887]

You're most welcome, and very lucky because South Africans have a special appreciation for African Americans.

[@altheanewman9867]

She is so graceful and well spoken. So awesome!!!

[@britbc4461]

They are profiling people in this series that would never be on shows like millennial money. It's cool to see people relocate but I'd like to see someone relocate and continue to pay off debt / save.

[@MrAndre-il2sh]

She literally pays $93 a month to repay her debt (student loans, personal loan and bill repayment). She also said she is able to save $200 a month!! So I’m confuse as to what you’d like to see! If anything she is a carbon copy of a true millennial that redefines her version of what the American dream looks like for her! 🤨😏

[@Sbudafada]

@@MrAndre-il2sh Thats awesome and she can even do much more she can live comfortably luxiriously in Meredale, mondeor or Winchester Hills even this new built up yownhouses for $500 a month, $1000 a month will get her to the top 1% of the country 😅

[@GibsonGachago]

She can actually save more than she currently is, living the life of the average upper middle class South African while saving much more. With that kind of money in Kenya she can live a much more luxurious life😊, btw....

[@bhuuthesecond]

@4:44 she’s telling the truth. If you just want to drink, eat and dance you’ll have an AMAZING time in South Africa

[@ThrivingwithOneil]

Stumbled upon this video. I work remotely and make a great income. Paid off all of my debt and will be visiting South Africa for a month this year. Looking forward to the experience.

[@shannon_not_so_bland]

I see a lot of comments asking about her self care budget. If you look at the bottom of the graph to see what the asterisk indicates, it says spa and therapy. She said she doesn’t have health insurance, so I can only imagine what those therapy bills are looking like. I imagine that’s where the bulk of that budget line is going to.

[@akhangcwama4021]

I'm a South African living in England also spent some time Ireland. I'll like to appeal to South Africans and tell them there's nothing glorious in Capitalist worlds. I'm not even interested in America, the struggle is real. I make decent money to be comfortable but I know I'm only here to make money then go back home. It's difficult to earn what I earn back home. So I make my money in Pounds and Euros and spend in Rands. I keep my expenses here very minimal. Western worlds do a good job covering the suffering of it's citizens from the rest of the world. And to the American and European residents reading this, this video is spot on about my country. $2600 p/m will afford u a luxurious living in South Africa. If I were you, if I could I'd leave for South Africa. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@memankind6667]

Akha, any views on moving to Spain ? Am considering a job there just for a year

[@akhangcwama4021]

@@memankind6667 I haven't been there, but from people I know that have been it seems like a nice place to be, also more affordable than most more popular EU nations and I hear the weather is quite warm as well.

[@LeratoM98]

@@akhangcwama4021 Wow, thanks for that info. I'm thinking of moving overseas in a few years when I'm qualified enough and can afford, but interested in different perspectives about what that can be like. One day, please post videos on your channel maybe 🙏🏾.

[@reagang8038]

Very interesting video. I'm a software engineer and I earn $5000 pm too. but I'm in Cape Town. I still feel poor with all the taxes and insurance but I do live a comfortable lifestyle. In SA, Poor areas = high crime just like any other country. The Big cities is where the money is.

[@bhuuthesecond]

Where is it that you feel poor on R80 000/pm? Beachfront Camps Bay?

[@reagang8038]

@@bhuuthesecond well houses are very expensive in CPT. Your money will dry up very quickly if you pay a bond, car and the other essentials.

[@sbc409]

Her grocery expenses shocked me. I really was self examining how it's possible for two people to have groceries of that amount

[@mlungisi1702]

If you were to come to Durban (balito,umhlanga, musgrave, glenwood or morningside), you would probably get a40% boost on your affordability. 600 to 800 usd a month would get you a decent upper class apartment or house. But 5000 usd does give you a very comfortable life in SA. Even in Capetown.

[@bhaddassbre]

Loved this take! So happy and proud of her and all she is doing!

[@EvitasBudgetingLife]

I would love to move to South Africa. ❤️

[@sesethumadikane158]

You welcomed 🇿🇦❤️

[@winflourish8080]

Great! Check out the channel called " The Real South Africa'

[@teddyt4075]

Come in bae!!

[@kaslingovender]

As a South African 🇿🇦 It’s great to see our country showcased to the rest of the world. I think $88 a day is a bit on the higher end of what people in South Africa spend per day but as long as you are comfortable with that then it’s fine. All in all, a fairly good review of an American 🇺🇸 living in South Africa 🇿🇦

[@StrivingMen]

I am concerned with safety in there. I make like 7K in retirement, thinking in relocating to SA. But I am really concerned about safety, kidnapping, robbery etc.

[@donmeow]

@@StrivingMen First thing to do is to visit the country and get a feel for whether it is livable enough for you. I'm 37 years old, born and bread south african and have yet to suffer crime worse than pick-pocketing. That is down primarily to staying away from known crime hot-spots.

[@nanam3268]

@@StrivingMen there are areas known for crime, definitely not everywhere and we are not living in fear either. The media paints a horrible picture but in reality it's far from the lived reality of most people. I have never seen a gun in real life, actually I don't know anyone who has.

[@MosesMatsepane]

@@StrivingMen If you live in a Middle-Class area similar to where she lives. The probability of crime is very low. If you are from places such Chicago, DC, LA, you'll just need to exercise the same level of precaution as you would in those cities.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

@@StrivingMen Kidnapping? I've heard people getting kidnapped on holiday in Mexico or Puerto Rico. Never heard of kidnappings in South Africa though of a grown adult.

[@ibdam1]

Love it Love it👍🏾👍🏾. I’m just a little puzzled on the spending allocation. Over $500/month on self-care(spa treatments) and only $93/month on debt reduction. Living debt free is self-care.

[@vidananovazelandia]

Agree. Seems that debt repayment is the last concern for some people ... weird

[@karakol86]

Yeah I get pay yourself but I wonder how much interest she is accruing on the debt?

[@ibdam1]

@@karakol86 she indicated school and credit debt. Paying almost $600 for a spa while in debt is not a wise thing to do.

[@karakol86]

@@ibdam1 i agree! You don't want debt lingering over ones head. I would be interested in hearing about her credit score history

[@maihull1982]

Included in the self care budget is therapy. Therapy is expensive.

[@zozibiningqula3316]

New subscriber hi sis , I’m Xhosa too. The lady you were giving money to…,her other hand was touching her arm to show you respect .

[@enzomthethwa5861]

Great video promoting a positive image of South Africa. I just wish she would have gone into more detail about how to get a visa longer than 90 days. When I lived there for 6 months, i had to fly back & forth to the US every 90 days. At first, I thought that was a pain, but then I got homesick and I didn't mind visiting home at all! LOL

[@AW-ji7no]

I’ll be there soon myself!!! I love South Africa!

[@building_keevo]

And South Africa loves you!

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

When you come with love. You will receive nothing but love back 😊

[@Raetalkss]

I feel robbed! I did not know SA was that affordable wow

[@NkSwiss]

Cape Town is definitely a lot more expensive than Joburg

[@Philasande_Shange]

Nah not really, especially at that property rental level (luxury or $1000) it’s the same. Cape Town have higher basic house rental prices compared to other SA cities, but as you’ve seen from the video, girl lives in Sandton.

[@huntergreene9781]

When Americans visit they are shocked at how affordable it is and how little they have to spend for the “VIP treatment “.

[@roblucci2366]

Actually luxury is very affordable in South Africa compared to many countries

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

@@NkSwiss Not really. Capetown is just saturated with tourists. If you take time to search for a place its almost the same. Also the cost of goods is the same. Capetown doesn't have a mark up on goods outside of entertainment etc.

[@risingsun82]

We South Africans are one of the few most natural purist hearted nation. I live in Europe but miss my country for that. Anyway, your short hair look Rocks🏌🏿‍♂️

[@Phantom_41082]

Average salary in SA is 1000 USD or less for the average South African. To live comfortably you need at least 3000USD. Different cities vary. However job scarcity is a big problem in SA. For foreigners they will be well off in SA considering the usd to zar exchange rate. SA is beautiful and weather is amazing 👌❤️

[@beverlyrezendeblake589]

Girl, Ms Bumblebee was there a few years ago and fell in love with South Africa. I visited Kempton, Pretoria, Durban, Johannesburg, Capetown etc. I want to make it my home as soon as I finish my college classes which I’m expecting to graduate with a teaching degree. I want to start an International Import/Export company. I am from Trinidad and Tobago via New Jersey in the USA. My main concern is housing and starting my online company.

[@aprellashops536]

Harlem resident here and I can completely relate! Oh Heyyyy Kelli C! Good Luck Tanisha! You got this!

[@InfosecZulu]

I love seeing so many Americans showcasing South Africa these days. I wonder where she gets her coffee that cheap. When I'm home, I usually spend I think R45 for coffee. But I also only do Mug & Beans.

[@houseofallena5953]

This video gives me hope because my dream is to live in South Africa 🇿🇦 🙏🏾 ❤

[@sibusisomichaels]

Please do come...we'll be waiting.

[@houseofallena5953]

@@sibusisomichaels thank youuuuu 😊

[@hopebuhali3887]

You're welcome, please come.

[@NolithaMini]

With the power of the dollar, you will definitely enjoy it.

[@MegaLadyv]

Enjoy my home city! You will love the foooood. Whenever I go back I go on a food binge

[@mediaatzetera3817]

As South African I always wonder why skilled people abroad with no job or low incomes don't take a chance and live a better, even luxury lives in SA especially in entertainment business. Thank You for presenting SA as classy and positive as it is. If she live my life in the Free State she can even save 50% more.

[@candacedawn357]

You go girl! I wanted to know more about what's included in her self-care monthly budget around $500?

[@Meritomicas]

Here in Mozambique that's a very luxurious self-care!

[@candacedawn357]

@@Meritomicas It sounds like it, lol!

[@karakol86]

I agree. No wonder she was living paycheck to paycheck in NY. also why is the food bill so low? Does entertainment include eating out? I am curious about the prices in South Africa.

[@candacedawn357]

@@karakol86 I believe the food bill was the 50% she pays.

[@tatr5248]

@@karakol86 the prices are cheap. It’s not expensive unless you want to live luxurious and eat luxurious food but even that, it’s not really necessary. South Africans do not spend that much even when they have money.

[@MoInTheCity03]

Shout out from a Fellow Harlem Girl! Congrats Sis 🥰✌🏽

[@TheDtfamu89]

So my husband and I can move to Joburg and live well on $2700.00 a month? Sign me up!

[@renegaderogue6310]

$2 633 works out to R41 055,05 per month. Most of us don't have this money but kudos to her for having the dollars. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@thinkforyourself9334]

What country do you live?

[@JulianAlbino]

wow i love her story!

[@lindomathe2864]

Hey Tshepo, nice to see you here and welcome back to South Africa and may you stay be enjoyable and longer this time. Enjoy your content.

[@Betapro461]

We love you Julian.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

People recommending your channel left and right in these comments.

[@millyroots292]

such an inspirational video! i visited cape town and made it a goal to live there one day. thank you for sharing your budget!

[@theAdministratoSA]

Refreshing and yes our country is open to the global community! South Africa 🇿🇦 is the best !

[@gidd]

$88 a day? Im african myself and i can say that shes living large

[@talk2s5061X]

Wow lol

[@Meritomicas]

Too large bro... I think I spend between $20/30 a day... And still thinking that I'm spending too much 😅

[@iam_eddyprodigy]

@@Meritomicas I'm in Nigeria, anyone who spends $20 a day is rich.... most people (myself inclusive) don't spend anything close to that amount daily

[@ye23.]

Yeah these americans moving to SA paying more than what locals can afford also leads to gentrification. Funny shes from harlem she should know something about that

[@thandisilec835]

@likexbread that’s not really lux, upper middle class in SA. That’s common for a lot of townhouses in Jhb north

[@aprellashops536]

What a great episode! We love to hear these stories!

[@oco987]

She has a $565 self care budget? What is spending that kind of money on? Even in the US, that's alot to spend on self-care

[@tianachet713]

If you can’t afford it , just say that lol

[@hervekalundu2978]

She's living what would be considered luxury, they are expensive places where you can easily spend that

[@jasminecontreras7341]

I’m curious about what she does for self care too

[@karakol86]

@@tianachet713 I can afford that, but wouldn’t. And who would? I lived In DC and even getting a mani pedi and yoga classes every week would not push me to that amount.

[@thandisilec835]

Lol I agree seems a lot to me too but I’m SAn and thinking of Rand conversion…she’s eating out a lot…SA big cities like Jhb have endless great restaurant options

[@tell-it-like-it-is8305]

Durban is also great. Nice weather and next to the beautiful ocean. Also Durban is a lot more affordable than Joburg. Joburg is the financial capital of South Africa, just like how New York is the financial capital of America. So Joburg is gonna be a whole lot more expensive than Durban. But yes, Joburg has lots of opportunities.

[@CJr_M]

Durban is good if you have the money to live far away from the bad areas... Which makes up most of Durban. Durban is a great tourist and holiday destination, but day to day, definitely not... Far inferior to even Pretoria in that regard.

[@tell-it-like-it-is8305]

@@CJr_M I lived and worked in Joburg, Durban and Pretoria. Joburg has lots of job opportunities and companies are willing to pay handsomely, but it's a very fast paced lifestyle there. Pretoria is quieter and very sparsely spread out. Durban is slow paced, companies don't pay well, but has a very chilled lifestyle, especially if you love going to the beach. One has to pick which is best for oneself. Either way, South Africa is a very beautiful country.

[@thandisilec835]

@@CJr_M you clearly never been to Jhb, there are bad areas in all of SA. Plenty good and bad areas in CT, Jhb and Durban equally…

[@thandisilec835]

@@tell-it-like-it-is8305 truth, Durban is value for your Rand, hence why South Africans travel that city more than they do CT for example…so same for living there, great chilled vibes but plenty options. I live in Gauteng and I like it but I love visiting Durban more than CT

[@CJr_M]

@@thandisilec835 lmao. I've lived in Joburg all my life. Born in Pretoria. Visit Durban every August and December. I know my homes quite well thank you.

[@tmash6363]

I'll advice you to take a "hospital plan", most medical aids have this option. Private health care is much better compared to public

[@unknownflapjack7O7]

Love this episode. We need more relocated episodes!

[@ZKhweziN]

Lovely video... From a fellow South African, siyakwamukela sisi!

[@lillyvanshtup8595]

I love these shows of people moving to different countries and experiencing new cultures. It would be nice to hear whether of not it was a hassle to get work permits so that they can work in this countries. I think that's a topic that has never been addressed or at least I've never seen anyone talk about what it means to be an expat and the legal requirements ( work permits + taxes). American citizens still need to pay taxes in those countries as well as back home in the US 😳.

[@nanam3268]

In SA we have a 90day Visa which is very easy to get and you don't pay any taxes while on that Visa and various others. You pay taxes when you become a permanent resident of the country.

[@porschenator]

@@nanam3268 even if she does, she will pay tax in the US too. I'm a south african living in the UAE and US citizens who live here, although they get paid tax free income, they have to pay US tax no matter what. the joys of having a passport in the top 10 in the Henley passport index.

[@rjj479]

A nice fair presentation of South African life which is never shown in the media. I work and live in Johannesburg and love it.

[@heinfb]

$88 a day🤯 wow. That's good livin. R39 000 per month (@ the current exchange rate) with that type of springboard I'll be a millionaire within 2 years. Considering all the ideas I have for exponential financial growth 🤔

[@Getz_T]

Finally something I can relate to 🇿🇦🇿🇦🙌

[@farahleon5100]

Good for you! Nice to see someone taking a chance and great outcome

[@intelligentglamm1406]

Love the self care budget of therapy and spa. So important!

[@candacedawn357]

Yes, but I thought it was a lot of money!

[@intelligentglamm1406]

@@candacedawn357 you get what you pay for!

[@ibdam1]

@@intelligentglamm1406 yes physical and mental self-care are very important but when spending over $500/month on spa treatments and only $93/month on debt reduction, no spa treatments can replace living debt free. Eliminating debt and not having the worry of owing others is the GREATEST mental pampering one can give to themselves.

[@ibdam1]

@@candacedawn357 I agree. Pay off debt first.

[@stefanossmitty3318]

Not when you’re barely paying $100 towards debt and an additional $500 towards entertainment. She could stand to readjust her budget and be debt free in no time.

[@spreadpositivityandlove.9849]

She's beautiful, black QUEEN.

[@ruolov1]

People are nicer there and a bit calmer vibe than in NY.

[@Karl3Lang]

Not to mention they give you the best service from your corner store to the high-end restaurant no matter what color is your skin as long as you are a paying customer and I really mean this literally. I have lived in the US and spent years between Europe and South Africa if you are a person of color you will almost noticed the difference guaranteed I will give you three days.

[@ruolov1]

@@Karl3Lang I have friends from who left Texas and moved to South Africa. They moved there because people there are more polite and friendly.

[@heroesmsengana1271]

Lovely to see my people coming to the motherland ♥️

[@fredahwiwu5219]

As an African living in Kenya...she is definitely living in the upper class level ...truly very very few Africans have that kind of money

[@bhuuthesecond]

CNN and BBC South Africa is what most of us experience. Girl is living Woolworths Food and Top Billing South Africa. Soft mode activated.

[@sindikhumalo9217]

Welcome home! I hope others will also come back coz we are so happy to have them here.

[@luzukogamlashe-qj3mc]

I was talking to a German guy he said he loves South Africa and he will eventually relocate to S.A and I was shocked because most of the kids want to relocate overseas.

[@sandanista2002]

There is rampant youth unemployment in SA so not really surprising

[@coryrobinson9240]

I’m so ready to pack my bags and move to Cape Town! It’s been a dream of mine for some time.

[@melspostbox4861]

It was good to see someone who's in SA.

[@kitsoromeomagwadi7326]

88 USD a day is a lot, average spending per day for people here is 20USD at most. You are definitely living it up!

[@sesethumadikane158]

Aw Makoti ❤️🇿🇦 welcome home Sisi

[@Blissful-es1kk]

Wow, Tanisha is a graduate of Phillips Academy (it's one of the most selective secondary schools in the world and costs $70,000 a year). She is also a graduate of HBCU, Spelman College! Awesome.

[@thekontuli2828]

Thanks to @KZbin ; we are now able to view these Beautiful Stories about Africa, or South Africa in this case. No propaganda. Just Raw unedited facts and the people decide for themselves!

[@bluepearlagain]

i wish her all the best with this! She is welcome here!! with love

[@godwinosei8377]

Beautiful South Africa! Who would have thought 💙🖤

[@music-gs7qo]

Idk why but I’ve never been to South Africa and feel like I want to live there. I don’t like living in America. And I’m happy seeing videos that highlight what it’s like.

[@ledwabakarabo1276]

Together for 2 years??? I was a bridesmaids at his wedding. Last I checked they’re still married

[@oliveoil3917]

Haiyiibo don't do Xhosa men like that 😢😢😢😂😂😂. They are on a break

[@diggysmom8199]

Oops 😲

[@skysthelimitforeveryoung3437]

You go girl! I am searching for a way to take my licensure from the states and practice on the continent somewhere. I’m deciding between SA and Rwanda. Proud of you🎉