10 most expensive cities in Africa in 2024

Business Insider Africa presents 10 most expensive cities in Africa in 2024.
The list is courtesy of Henley and Partners.
When it comes to luxury real estate on the continent, Cape Town continues to lead the way, with prime residential spaces valued at USD 5,600 per m2.

Across the continent, the increase in pricey real estate stems from several factors. Economic growth and urbanization are key drivers, fueled by increasing incomes and a burgeoning urban populace.

Berry Everitt, CEO of the Chas Everitt International property group explained that in contrast to other major economic blocs, Africa has a mostly young and rapidly growing population, as well as a very fast rate of urbanization.

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"This is already generating significant demand for services and products and pulling in an increasing number of HNWIs who are finding lucrative opportunities in the communications, financial services, infrastructure, retail, and manufacturing sectors, as well as in agriculture, logistics, commodities, and both residential and commercial real estate," he said.

As a result, there is a surge in demand for luxury properties. According to him, Africa, especially South Africa, is a rising star in the global luxury real estate sector.

According to a Wealth Report by Henley and Partners, when it comes to luxury real estate on the continent, Cape Town continues to lead the way, with prime residential spaces valued at USD 5,600 per m2.

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Grand Baie in Mauritius follows closely at USD 5,000 per square meter for a prime 200 to 400-square-meter apartment. South Africa boasts five contenders in Africa’s top 10 most expensive cities, including Plettenberg Bay (2,400 per square meter), Hermanus (2,300 per square meter), Umhlanga (2,000 per square meter), and Sandton (1,800 per square meter).

Morocco’s Marrakech, Tangier, and Casablanca also secure spots in this exclusive club, alongside Egypt’s capital Cairo, which is one of Africa’s largest cities.

Below are the 10 most expensive cities in Africa in 2024:

Rank	City	Country	USD/m²
1	Cape Town	South Africa	5,600
2	Grand Baie	Mauritius	5,000
3	Plettenberg Bay	South Africa	2,400
4	Hermanus	South Africa	2,300
5	Marrakech	Morocco	2,200
6	Umhlanga	South Africa	2,000
7	Sandton (in Johannesburg)	South Africa	1,800
8	Tangier	Morocco	1,600
9	Cairo	Egypt	1,500
10	Casablanca	Morocco	1,400