Cost of Living in South Africa
Summary of cost of living in South Africa:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 34,198.2MXN (37,468.7R) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 9,839.1MXN (10,780.1R) without rent.
- Cost of living in South Africa is, on average, 52.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in South Africa is, on average, 73.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 136.91 MXN | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 638.90 MXN | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 77.54 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 36.51 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 38.33 MXN | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 31.41 MXN | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 15.61 MXN | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 11.91 MXN | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 64.79 MXN | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 14.29 MXN | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 11.10 MXN | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 35.76 MXN | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 53.45 MXN | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 33.54 MXN | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 49.06 MXN | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 10.81 MXN | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 10.48 MXN | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 10.23 MXN | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 11.00 MXN | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 8.75 MXN | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 10.15 MXN | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 16.74 MXN | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 15.18 MXN | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 73.02 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 20.89 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 26.56 MXN | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 45.64 MXN | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 27.38 MXN | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 730.17 MXN | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 18.25 MXN | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 29.38 MXN | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 79.86 MXN | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 80.59 MXN | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 319,450.21 MXN | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 373,784.63 MXN | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,724.58 MXN | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 540.09 MXN | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 691.90 MXN | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 515.52 MXN | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 151.50 MXN | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 108.61 MXN | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,150.24 MXN | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 72,789.07 MXN | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 751.79 MXN | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 484.98 MXN | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,392.57 MXN | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,280.54 MXN | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,384.83 MXN | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 5,759.38 MXN | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 14,300.21 MXN | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 11,079.74 MXN | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,527.55 MXN | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,204.42 MXN | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 22,103.83 MXN | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.35 |
Prices in South Africa
This country had 9477 entries in the past 12 months by 816 different contributors.
Last update: May 2024
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: May 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 | 37.1 | 10.9 | 24.6 | 30.5 | 30.8 | 105.4 | |
| Port Elizabeth | 36.3 | 14.2 | 25.8 | 30.4 | 32.6 | 60.4 | |
| Pretoria | 35.1 | 10.4 | 23.3 | 29.4 | 26.8 | 110.3 | |
| Cape Town | 35.1 | 17.3 | 26.6 | 31.0 | 29.6 | 99.7 | |
| Durban | 32.5 | 9.5 | 21.5 | 27.0 | 25.0 | 81.2 |
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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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