Top expat cities

South Africa

Gqeberha

#5 Top 5 cities

Gqeberha is a quieter coastal option with affordable housing, beaches, and manufacturing links, but a smaller expat scene and professional market.

Country overview

Population

1 050 078

Year-round temperatures

Day: 19°C až 26°C

Night: 9°C až 18°C

Climate

Moderate oceanic coastal climate with fewer extremes than inland areas.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

4/10

Robbery, vehicle crime, burglary, and risky routes around some townships require careful local advice, secure accommodation, and planned transport.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Drought and water scarcity are recurring concerns, alongside coastal storms, heavy rain, local flooding, wildfire, and heat.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Families
  • Retirees
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇩🇪Germans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Less dynamic environment