If you're planning to move furniture from Johannesburg to Cape Town, you'll need to know the cost. We’ve crunched the numbers, and here's a breakdown of the average prices charged by professional movers on Wise Move—South Africa’s only fully transparent moving platform.
Prices will vary depending on the size and weight of your furniture, as well as the distance travelled. However, we’ve taken the average of a few of our most recent moving quotes to give you an idea of what it would cost to move from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
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Size of home |
Average moving cost |
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1‑bedroom apartment |
R 5 ,475 |
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2‑bedroom house/apartment |
R 8 ,115 |
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4‑bedroom (or larger) |
R 20,900 |
Use Wise Move’s free Furniture Volume Calculator to get an accurate idea of your load size. Select the items in your home, and the tool will add the cubic metres for you. Movers price long-distance hauls from Joburg to Cape Town mainly on volume, so having the right number upfront means cleaner inputs, fewer surprises, and tighter quotes.
Even on a 1,400 km move from Johannesburg to Cape Town, there are ways to bring down the bill:
To get a fair quote for your move, you'll need to contact a few different companies and compare prices. Use Wise Move, South Africa's leading moving solution, where you only need to create one listing to get quotes from multiple trusted movers all in one place.
You want to make sure that not only do you get a fair price, but you're getting it from companies you can trust. They'll be able to safely transport your furniture and belongings, and will often provide additional services such as packing and wrapping. Read their moving reviews and check their Goods In Transit Insurance, especially on a long-haul trip from Jozi to the Mother City.
Start packing your belongings a few weeks in advance, so you're not rushed on moving day. Be sure to label all boxes clearly and make a list of everything that's being packed.
On moving day, relax and let the professionals do their job. They'll safely transport your belongings to your new home, so you don't have to worry about a thing.
The distance between Johannesburg and Cape Town is approximately 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) if you travel by road. However, the actual distance may vary depending on the route taken and the mode of transportation.
It takes approximately 14-16 hours to drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town, depending on the route taken and traffic conditions.
Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate, which means it is cooler and more humid than Johannesburg. Cape Town's summers are mild and dry, while winters are cool and wet. Johannesburg has a subtropical highland climate, which means it has hot summers and cold, dry winters.
Some popular neighbourhoods to live in Cape Town include Camps Bay, Clifton, Sea Point, Gardens, and Rondebosch.
It's always useful to check the crime statistics for your specific suburb, as comparing two cities would not give you the best idea of safety. That said, many consider Cape Town safer than Johannesburg.
The cost of living in Cape Town is generally higher than in Johannesburg, especially when it comes to housing and transportation. You can also expect to spend a bit more on food and entertainment in Cape Town due to its status as a tourist destination.
Ready to plan your move? Get quotes from trusted furniture movers on Wise Move so you can budget with real numbers and secure the best furniture moving company for the job. That way, your relocation to the Mother City is as smooth as possible. For a step-by-step look at the route, timing and what to expect, see our Johannesburg to Cape Town Moving Guide.
Wise Move is South Africa’s leading moving service, helping thousands of customers with home moves, furniture removals, car and motorcycle transport, and more. Since 2017, we’ve been delivering reliable, affordable, and well-reviewed moving services in just a few simple steps. Our focus has always been on making moving as simple and effortless as possible for our customers.
