Top Places to Live in Africa

Are you looking for the best places to live or remote work in Africa?
We've identified the 84 most livable cities in Africa with the highest quality of life. On average, it costs $2120/month to live in Africa, and these cities offer an unbeatable combination of fast internet speeds (up to 14 Mbps), pleasant temperatures (ranging from 18°C to 36°C). The top three cities to live in Africa right now are Taghazout, Johannesburg and Port Louis.
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3.23 (4 reviews)

Taghazout

Just got here, it's busy summer season with lots of Moroccon tourists and some free Berber concerts! In about ten days it will quit down as people return to work and sch...

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$1530 /month
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3.06 (4 reviews)

Johannesburg

I am a UK born, East Asian female who lived in Joburg (alone) as an expat for a few years... and I really love it. Yes, there are safety concerns so you must take precau...

Air Quality: Moderate
$2628 /month
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3.07 (3 reviews)

Port Louis

Mauritius is indeed a great place to live in as a Digital Nomad ! They have recently released the Premium Visa for digital nomads that allows to live on the island for at...

Air Quality: Moderate
$2616 /month
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2.99 (1 reviews)

Harare

The city of Harare is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture. There are plenty of attractions to explore, from museums and galleries to parks and a ...

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$2338 /month
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2.99 (1 reviews)

Port Elizabeth

The city of Port Elizabeth is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture. There are plenty of attractions to explore, from museums and galleries to parks and a ...

Air Quality: Good
$2070 /month
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3.32 (3 reviews)

Nairobi

Lived in Nairobi off and on since 2019. I think it's an excellent place to live. Weather is phenomenal, between 20-27C most of the time. People are super friendly and it'...

Air Quality: Good
$1641 /month
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3.26 (8 reviews)

Cape Town

I really enjoyed Cape Town, and was there for May/June. Overall it was an incredible experience for me, a real adventure. I'd highly recommend. Pros -It's one of the most...

Air Quality: Good
$2883 /month
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3.08 (2 reviews)

Marrakesh

I'm currently in Marrakesh and been here for a month. I would definitely recommend visiting but not during summer as it can get really hot. My first day here it was 42 de...

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$2429 /month
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2.97 (1 reviews)

Lagos

The city of Lagos is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture. There are plenty of attractions to explore, from museums and galleries to parks and a ...

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$1899 /month
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2.92 (1 reviews)

El Jadida

The city of El Jadida is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture. There are plenty of attractions to explore, from museums and galleries to parks and a ...

Air Quality: No Data
$1406 /month
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2.94 (1 reviews)

Pretoria

The city of Pretoria is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture. There are plenty of attractions to explore, from museums and galleries to parks and a ...

Air Quality: No Data
$2256 /month
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2.79 (1 reviews)

Mombasa

I enjoyed the beaches in Diani, Kilifi, and Watamu. However, Mombasa island is not a very enjoyable place to be and I would recommend only staying there the night before...

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$1481 /month