South Africa
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South Africa Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in South Africa on our South Africa forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Healthcare in South Africa
Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in South Africa
Expats in South Africa offer advice about healthcare in South Africa..
An Expat Exchange member talks about healthcare services, hospitals and health insurance in Cape Town.
Expat Health Insurance and Healthcare in Cape Town
An expat in Cape town discusses health insurance coverage and gap insurance in South Africa. His insurance has covered virtually all of his medical costs over the past five years.
Moving to South Africa
Expats Talk about Moving to South Africa
Expats in South Africa offer advice about Moving to South Africa.
Real Estate & Rentals in South Africa
Tips for Buying a Home in South Africa
Members in South Africa talk about the Buying Real Estate in South Africa.
Living in South Africa
2023 Expat Guide to Living in South Africa
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in South Africa.
2023 Expat Guide to Living in South Africa
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in South Africa.
10 Tips for Living in South Africa
The reviews of expat life in South Africa are mixed. Some expats feel that crime is a big problem and causing an expat exodus. Others debate that the crime rates match those of other big cities in the world.
Pros & Cons of Living in South Africa
Members South Africa talk about the pros & cons of living in South Africa.
South Africa Resource Guide
- Health Insurance
- Moving & Shipping
- Visa & Residency
- Relocation Companies
- Language Schools
- Expat Tax
- South Africa Expat Blogs
- Expat Counseling
- Mail & Mail Forwarding
- Expat Banking
- Real Estate Firms
- Medical Evacuation
- Auto & Auto Shipping
- International Car Insurance
- International Income Protection
- Currency Exchange
Questions & Answers:
- What should I pack when moving to South Africa?
- Where should I setup a bank account in South Africa?
- Will I be able to find a job in South Africa?
- What is life like as an expat in your area?
- What do expats in South Africa appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in South Africa?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in South Africa accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in South Africa like?
- How are healthcare services South Africa?
- What are medical services in South Africa like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in South Africa?
- What are emergency services like in South Africa?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in South Africa?
- How are local medical facilities in South Africa?
- As a foreigner living in South Africa, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
Cape Town
Expats' Guide to Cape Town
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Cape Town.
Expats Talk about Real Estate in Cape Town
Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Cape Town.
Johannesburg
Expats' Guide to Johannesburg
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Johannesburg.
Expats Talk about Moving to Johannesburg
Expats in Johannesburg offer advice about Moving to Johannesburg.
Expats Talk about Real Estate in Johannesburg
Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Johannesburg.