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Living Between UK & Cape Town: Summer Truths, Costs & Expat Life

Cape Town vs UK summer comparison: real costs, weather differences, and expat life insights. Living in Cape Town vs UK retirement planning, cost of living breakdown, and seasonal living abroad tips. What’s it really like to experience summer in the UK versus summer in Cape Town? We’ve lived both, and this video explores the real differences between UK and Cape Town summers from a slow-travel and expat perspective. We share what truly surprised us about each lifestyle. We compare the cost of living in Cape Town to the UK, share tips for expat summer living, and reveal our retirement abroad strategies for splitting time between two continents. This isn’t a “which is better” video; it’s a personal reflection on what feels more like home as we work towards a retirement plan that lets us spend six months in each country. We touch on: ☕️ Daily expenses — like paying £10 for coffee and a pastry in the UK vs R35 for wine in SA 🌤️ Weather consistency — and how it impacts our mental health and SAD 🏡 Life in Bantry Bay — and how it compares to British coastal living 💸 Why our retirement strategy relies on Cape Town’s lower cost of living ✈️ What it’s like chasing the sun, season after season We’re not here to sell a dream, just to share our honest experience of building a retirement lifestyle that works for us. And maybe it sparks a few ideas for yours as well. 👇 Don’t forget to: 🔔 Subscribe to follow our journey 🎥 Check out the Cape Town & South Africa playlist:    • Cape Town & Western Cape Guide: Safety, Co...   Today's Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 00:00 UK summer... then Cape Town summer!? 01:27 Let’s talk about cost of living 03:00 Sunshine vs SAD: A real emotional gap 04:45 The secret weather hack in Bantry Bay 06:10 What we can’t get in South Africa 07:25 What feels more like “home” 08:40 Our answer: Which summer wins? ► Who Are We? We're Rob and James, two adventure-seekers who have been exploring the world together since 2011. We love to travel and believe life is the sum of all your experiences, so we want to cram as many in as we head to our retirement years. We are based on the south coast of the UK and Cape Town, South Africa, and love to travel the world in all forms of transport, from campervans to cruises, from exotic destinations to exploring our own country. ► What You Can Expect: Entertaining Stories: From scenic drives to vibrant cities, we'll take you on a journey filled with laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments. Valuable Tips: We'll share the advice we wish we had known before embarking on our adventures, whether you're planning a cruise or a road trip. We also share tips and tricks for keeping your costs down as you explore the world as well as putting together your dream itinerary. A Glimpse into Our Lives: Get to know us better as we open up about our travels, our relationship, retirement and the things that matter most to us. ► Why Subscribe? Be inspired to live your finest retirement years through travel, authenticity and a touch of humour, all through the eyes of a gay couple living life unscripted, one adventure at a time so that you can find inspiration and practical tips to make your retirement years as vibrant, adventurous, and meaningful as possible ► Connect with Us: Instagram:   / jamesandrobuk   Facebook:   / jamesandrob   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamesandrob.... Website: https://www.JamesAndRob.com Email: [email protected] Talk to our AI Travel advisor: www.delphi.ai/askrobanything/travel-companion Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on all our travel and life adventures. #CapeTownLiving #UKvsSouthAfrica #retirementtravel