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Jeffreys Bay

World-famous right-hand point break, with real dive and kite infrastructure alongside it.

In Jeffreys Bay, a mid-range month runs about $1,126 (ZAR 18,310), typical internet speeds are around 25–30 Mbps and there is some violent crime city-wide.

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Cheaper day to day than about 85% of cities

Internet5.8/10

Faster internet than about 60% of cities

Visas6/10

Easier visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking2.8/10

Weaker coworking than about 80% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness2.4/10

Fewer wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There6.6/10

Easier to reach than about 60% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

35 categories for Jeffreys Bay, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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