Cost of Living in South Africa
Summary of cost of living in South Africa:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,577.2£ (37,325.6R) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 454.5£ (10,755.6R) without rent.
- Cost of living in South Africa is, on average, 54.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in South Africa is, on average, 74.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 6.34 £ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 29.58 £ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 3.38 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.69 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.77 £ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.44 £ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.72 £ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.56 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.00 £ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.66 £ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.63 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.46 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.54 £ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.26 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.48 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.50 £ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.47 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.77 £ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 3.38 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.96 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.24 £ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.11 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.27 £ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 33.80 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.85 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 £ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3.70 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.73 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 14,789.45 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 17,270.14 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 80.64 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.17 £ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.98 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.06 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 6.95 £ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4.65 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 145.99 £ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 3,335.26 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 34.63 £ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 22.45 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 64.52 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 59.22 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 348.24 £ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 266.94 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 660.04 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 511.80 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 71.99 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 56.48 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,033.78 £ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.31 |
Prices in South Africa
This country had 9287 entries in the past 12 months by 807 different contributors.
Last update: April 2024
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: April 2024
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in South Africa
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Johannesburg | 36.0 | 10.2 | 23.6 | 28.7 | 29.7 | 103.5 | |
| Port Elizabeth | 35.4 | 13.8 | 25.0 | 28.9 | 31.9 | 58.7 | |
| Pretoria | 34.0 | 9.8 | 22.4 | 28.1 | 26.2 | 106.3 | |
| Cape Town | 33.8 | 16.1 | 25.3 | 29.6 | 28.6 | 100.6 | |
| Durban | 31.6 | 9.0 | 20.7 | 25.9 | 24.4 | 82.0 |
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Südafrika
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida na África do Sul
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 ItalianoCosto della Vita in Sudafrica
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 EspañolCosto de Vida en Sudáfrica
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