Cape Town

The adventurous remote worker or digital nomad earning a strong foreign currency (USD/EUR) who values nature over predictable infrastructure. It is ideal for senior engineers who can afford to live in safer, affluent neighborhoods (like Sea Point or Tamboerskloof) and invest in backup power solutions.

Europeans seeking a similar time zone with a better climate and lower costs will also thrive here, provided they are "street smart" and adaptable to developing world challenges.

Junior engineers relying on local entry-level salaries, as the cost of living in desirable areas has risen sharply due to semigration.

Individuals with high anxiety regarding crime or personal safety will likely struggle, as the low safety index (#123) reflects a reality where high walls, electric fences, and vigilant behavior are standard. Those who need reliable public transit or perfectly functioning first-world infrastructure without effort should look elsewhere.