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Cape Town Shopping

Shopping Guide for Expats and Tourists to the Mother City

When coming to Cape Town Shopping will be on your list whether you are a tourist in South Africa or and expat in Cape Town.

Let me tell you from my own experiences and those of other expats in Cape Town everything you should know when doing your shopping in the Mother City.

Whether you want to know where to buy your groceries or furniture or maybe are looking for gift ideas which are unique and will even support some community projects, you will find detailed information and interesting links in my Cape Town Shopping Guide.

Expat Cape Town Shopping Guide

In my ExpatCapeTown shopping guide you will find loads of tips and advice by locals and expats.

In my own textlinks you get transfered to my information and listings with useful links to some special shopping experiences and my own unique shopping tips:).

• Shopping in Cape Town for Expats

Info on where and how to do your daily shopping in Cape Town and information about Cost of Living in Cape Town.

Read my article on expat shopping in Cape Town.

• Shopping Centers in Cape Town

Know where the biggest and most popular shopping centers are located with map and listings. You will find also links to many shopping centers so you can check out exactly which stores are to be found in these shopping centers for your special requirements.

Find my listing of the best Cape Town shopping centers.

• Cape Town Markets

There are many different markets in the Mother City. You will find many weekend markets for Organic Food and Crafts, some markets for antiques or bric-a-brac.

Read my guide to great Christmas Markets in Cape Town.

• Health Food and Wellness Stores

Where to find organic food products and supplements as well as all for a special diet when staying in Cape Town.

Read where to buy health food in Cape Town.

• Arts and Crafts: Buying Souvenirs and gifts

Learn about insiders’ shopping places for buying locally manufactured bead crafts, wireworks, fabrics, pottery and woodcarvings.

Insider's Guide to the best Crafts and Souvenir shopping

• Tax Free Shopping

How to do duty free shopping in Cape Town, learn where to get the tax rebate and what you should remember when buying gifts for overseas

• Shopping for gemstones and jewelry shopping

Diamonds and Tanzanites are best to be bought at renowned Jewelers in Cape Town. Be sure to know what to look out for and where to get reasonable advice and where to book a diamond tour. More.

• Consumer Complaints

When something goes wrong, know your rights. Read more here.

I hope your shopping experiences in Cape Town will be as pleasant as mine, and yes, you are most welcome to send me your own genuine shopping info, no sales ads please.

And enjoy shopping in Cape Town:-)

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