Cape Town has reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for mobile professionals.
According to the Savills Executive Nomad Index 2025, the Mother City ranks among the top 30 international locations for long-term remote workers, joining global favourites such as Tokyo, Auckland, Berlin, and Vancouver.
Why Cape Town stands out
The Index evaluates cities on five key factors - internet speed, air connectivity, climate stability, prime residential prices, and overall quality of life - making it a benchmark for destinations that attract high-earning remote professionals and global executives seeking lifestyle without compromise.
For Cape Town, it’s a reaffirmation of what locals already know: the city delivers a rare balance between world-class infrastructure and unmatched natural beauty. From the beaches of Camps Bay to the mountain-ringed City Bowl, executive nomads can log on from anywhere and still be minutes from cafés, gyms, and international flight connections.
A growing class of mobile professionals
Savills defines the executive nomad as a distinct group of remote professionals who combine location-independent work with high standards of comfort and connectivity. They choose destinations that offer security, premium accommodation, and a cosmopolitan lifestyle.
This demographic has found a natural home in Cape Town, particularly along the Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl, where the prime rental market has evolved to meet their expectations.
Recent listings in these areas indicate strong demand for two- to three-bedroom apartments and houses priced between R50,000 and R200,000 per month, particularly those offering reliable power supply, high-speed fibre, and easy access to restaurants, cafés, and the 7 km Sea Point Promenade.
Further inland, lifestyle estates in Stellenbosch, Somerset West, and Paarl’s Val de Vie Winelands continue to attract the same tenant profile, with rentals typically between R50 000 and R100 000 per month.
The Digital Nomad Visa effect
Cape Town’s appeal has been further amplified by the launch of South Africa’s Digital Nomad Visa programme in May 2024, which allows qualifying international professionals to live and work in the country for extended periods.
This policy, combined with the city’s robust infrastructure and expanding network of co-working hubs, has positioned Cape Town as a serious competitor to established global hotspots like Lisbon and Dubai.
A lifestyle built for balance
Executive nomads are drawn to destinations that offer both efficiency and experience. In Cape Town, they find:
- Reliable connectivity and modern infrastructure
- Access to international schools and healthcare
- A dynamic cultural and culinary scene
- Safe, high-quality accommodation with coastal or mountain views
At the very top end of the market, Clifton and Bantry Bay continue to set benchmarks, with premium apartments and villas often exceeding R100 000 per square metre and achieving Dollar-based value growth that rivals international blue-chip property markets.
The bigger picture
Commenting on the results, Savills World Research associate director Kelcie Sellers notes that markets worldwide are refining their strategies to attract executive and digital nomads - adapting long-term visitor visas and investing in lifestyle-driven infrastructure.
For Cape Town, this global recognition simply validates what residents experience every day: a city that balances natural beauty, connectivity, and opportunity.
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