How much it costs to relocate to Cape Town!

[@ayandanyathi1331]

I remember saving your video because I wanted to come back to it when it was my turn to relocate. Been trusting the Lord for a new job in a new city and he has answered. Thank you so much, I’m using Key Moves for my furniture and stuff 🎉

[@lifewithlolly]

Oh wow🥹🥹🥹we thank God for answered prayers! I am so happy for you! All the best with your new job and new city! Just go with an open heart and enjoy every moment! ❤️

[@ayandanyathi1331]

Thanks ❤

[@kamva1999]

how much did they charge you to move your furniture if you dont mind sharing

[@ayandanyathi1331]

@@kamva1999 I’m moving from Free State to Gauteng. Also moving during festive season, on a holiday, I was charged 7900 for 2 bedroom furniture and items.

[@lindaroodt8222]

Thank you so much. I am 76 and planning a move from Durban to CT. Your video including car is so very helpful. Well explained and detailed.

[@Thembs_b]

Thank you for sharing. im considering relocating to CT. I am just deciding where to stay as i am working full time remotely

[@lifewithlolly]

That’s awesome, whereabout are you considering?

[@xtoroon]

Thanks for sharing. I visited Cape Town this year and loved it! I wanna relocate too. Hope I can find a job there. Can you share which areas to live and cost of living in general?

[@KatMak01]

Welcome to CT, hope you enjoy it here.

[@kamva1999]

This is so helpful. Thank you girl !

[@lifewithlolly]

It’s only a pleasure 🤗

[@sinoxolohashe7531]

So helpful and overwhelming at the same time but thank you for sharing.

[@lifewithlolly]

Only a pleasure! I do agree that it’s very overwhelming 😭😭😂

[@JustLettuceBee]

I am an American Moving to CT in March 2024. Thanks for the AMAZING info! Are you still there now in December 2023? Still like it?

[@lifewithlolly]

Hi there! Unfortunately I am not in Cape Town anymore… I got a job opportunity elsewhere and had to move in Sept. Honestly I had fallen in love with the city so much! I was really enjoying it, definitely one of the best cities I’ve lived in! You will love it! You can always reach out if you have any questions or need help with anything! All the best

[@zwelibanziradebe3121]

I always sell my old furniture before I move to a new place, the only thing I've always traveled with was my fridge, had it since 2015 and have moved 3 times since the...

[@patmaclare4202]

How do you sell yr furniture or who do you use to sell it? Im in jhb.

[@zwelibanziradebe3121]

@@patmaclare4202 usually I sell to someone who's moving in to my old place after viewing the apartment at times they interested in certain furniture after viewing and some I just place them on the internet.

[@number2nd]

I agree. I relocated in February. Unless my company covers the costs, I sell everything and start again. I bought a few big boxes and used Pudo for things like blankets, pillows, speakers, kitchen stuff. The fridge is one of those things which is worth moving with. They’re so expensive and painful to sell.

[@lifewithlolly]

@number2nd I think with my next move I will sell most of the things… but I can already tell you now I want to keep the Fridge, my bed and TV and those are the big things 😂😂

[@number2nd]

@@lifewithlolly Eish I forgot to add, where I agree with you is convenience 😅 Facebook marketplace is brutal and annoying. Yoh Yoh Yoh I can’t go through that again. I’m never moving cities ever again in my life.

[@CandlestickTV]

Great info!

[@katlegomokoena8216]

Hey amazing video and very detailed ! Did you pay for insurance to cover your car while it was in the truck?

[@lifewithlolly]

@@katlegomokoena8216 thank you😊. Yes I did. I also paid for insurance to cover my furniture removal.

[@Boitumelo-Speaks]

Une mali sana 😂 on the real though, moves need to be financially planned for wayyy in advance, thank you for the details!

[@lifewithlolly]

Sana that’s why I put a disclaimer 😂😂😂 ayikho imali😭

[@nah_oh_mee]

Such a great and informative video

[@Nnekaoi]

Love your video, please what website can be used to check houses in CT

[@lifewithlolly]

Hello. Property24 and Private Property are the most popular 2 websites you can use to search for houses

[@pengguo1177]

thank you

[@Kim_Ngumbela]

Not the disclaimer sana of 'ninga cingi ba ndine mali' 🤣🤣🤣 Still appreciate the transparency. 🙏🏽❤️This is really helpful for someone thinking of moving to CT, it gives them an idea of how much to budget for, for their move. I feel like its even helpful for someone moving to JHB as much as the cost of living is not the same but you're still mentioning costs of things that people wouldn't necessarily even think about before their move.

[@lifewithlolly]

I had to sana😂😂😂 abantu like being weird🙊😂 Thank you, I’m glad you found it useful ❤️

[@JetSetDre]

I’m from america and you videos helped me a lot coming to Cape Town . Thanks

[@lifewithlolly]

@@JetSetDre I am glad I could help😊I hope you enjoy Cape Town!

[@mmmotives7452]

Forget Cape Town, you have Joburg North, Midrand and Pretoria East....you would love it better.

[@lifewithlolly]

I lived in Midrand all my life 😅 Pta East is too far for my liking. If I ever move back to Jhb I would definitely live in Jhb North

[@zuzuh5755]

Yooh its expensive,its better to buy a property. Thanx for giving us figures cos peoe always say ots expensive but never tell us how much.

[@shortentertainment-no1]

i don't usual watch vlog, but it was entertaining

[@lifewithlolly]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@PeaM91]

Also new subscriber ❤

[@lifewithlolly]

Thank you for joining the family ❤️

[@Aneektheseer]

Hey girl do u know any jobs hiring in Cape Town ? I’m looking

[@refiloeshabe3390]

Can you please share where (suburb & estate) you stayed if you don’t mind sharing? 😢

[@lifewithlolly]

Hi Refiloe, I stayed in a surburb called Burgundy Estate. There’s lots of complexes so you can just search on Property24. It’s about 15mins to Century City, 20-30mins to V&A and town. Where are you gona be working? Maybe I can suggest areas?

[@nailawatts4830]

@@lifewithlolly um

[@lindaroodt8222]

Please can you give details of your moving company. I can't find Keen

[@lifewithlolly]

Hi Linda. I used Key Moves. You can also try Biddulphs. I used Biddulphs to move from Cape Town to Durban😅 All the best with your move!

[@TheChe_23.]

❤

[@DamianHeinz]

How about the relationship costs?

[@lifewithlolly]

What are those😂

[@Kim_Ngumbela]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 patiently camping here for the answer.🤣

[@semhle3254]

Hey heyy. I hope you are good. If you don't mind me asking, which area did you rent in for R8500 for your 2 bedroom apartment? :)

[@lifewithlolly]

Hi there😊 I was staying in Burgundy Estate. At the time there were a few apartments that were still under R10k.

[@mzeinvestments9176]

8500, is that around table view?

[@lifewithlolly]

Burgundy Estate

[@mzeinvestments9176]

@@lifewithlolly oh i see, thanks

[@PeaM91]

This is the best video ever. Motswans here, currently living in Hungary 🇭🇺 and really looking forward to moving and Cape Town 🇿🇦. I don't know the regions but I'm really keen on finding out more.

[@bongangcobo]

living to cape town was expensive for me , I moved back to durban

[@bongangcobo]

but loving the content

[@lifewithlolly]

Yes living in Cape Town is very expensive 😭

[@lvJobz4662]

Unemali nje mntase😅

[@lifewithlolly]

Not even 😂😂😂

[@katharinewowk9519]

Well done. I am a white Canadian woman thinking of moving to Cape Town. I found your information very useful. Well done. Please do more videos. I would love to see some rental and purchase properties in Cape Town. What about accessibility? I have a few knee issues. Medical…how does it work? Can I buy private health insurance and what is the cost?

[@heyayanda]

Some newer have elevators but those are in the city center most likely. There's plenty of private health care. Inquire into options from Discovery med and other medical aids in South Africa. All the best.

[@BolamasTheLevite]

Check out other cities of South Africa

[@lifewithlolly]

Hey Katharine. I hope you are doing well. Not sure if you have moved to Cape Town already or still planning to move, if you are still planning to move you can use this link to get more information on the South African immigration visas: www.ibn.co.za/south-africa-immigration-and-visas-ls/permanent-residence/

[@prospereveryday2255]

​@@lifewithlollyHi lolly great information thanks. Please is it allowed in south Africa for an international students to decide to stop university and switch to apply for self employment ? Is south Africa citizenship language exam in English? Is it possible to apply to come and start a church in south Africa? Kindly find out i will appreciate your urgent reply thanks.

[@lifewithlolly]

@prospereveryday2255 Hi there😅 these are such great questions. Please visit this website www.ibn.co.za/south-africa-immigration-and-visas-ls/ and someone will be able to answer all your questions 😊

[@Tariromtin]

Capetown is expensive it needs someone who is financially capable

[@lifewithlolly]

100% that’s the first thing I tell anyone who asks me about my stay in Cape Town 😂

[@AxDataG]

Not particularly. Cape Town needs you to navigate things via alternatives, I.e. when looking for a place, don't go to property24. Rather, use sites where landlords (not agents) advertise. You'll pay less rent and less competition where there are 300 people viewing a single flat. Furthermore, instead of buying brand new furniture (usually with credit), buy 2nd furniture. Lots of brand new 2nd things that you'll get cheap (international people relocating back to their home countries, etc.). Another thing is that the Northern Suburbs are way more affordable than the Southern Suburbs, i.e., R8 500 for a two bed in the North is a matchbox studio in the South. There are obviously trade-offs for both areas like hectic traffic when you stay up north. Bonus: Avoid places like Parklands, Blouberg, Table View (Midrand lifestyle). Well... I guess this is a matter of preferences.

[@lifewithlolly]

@AxNdala You are spot on! I stayed in the Northern surburbs (Burgundy Estate) and I was very happy with the location. Luckily I worked in Epping so there was no traffic but if you gona live there and work In town then you will definitely experience some traffic

[@tylerdurden3722]

@@AxDataG Lol what's wrong with Blouberg?

[@AxDataG]

@tylerdurden3722 Everything is wrong with that side of Cape Town. From drugs to prostitution, traffic, etc.

[@kuhleteady4418]

You are so cute. I had to watch this video twice 🤦‍♂️😂 Anyway everything is overpriced that side for sure uou earn more than 30k