Cost of Living in South Africa
Summary of cost of living in South Africa:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 46,885.5Kč (38,227.4R), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 13,514.6Kč (11,018.9R), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in South Africa is, on average, 51.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in South Africa is, on average, 71.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 196.24 Kč | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 858.54 Kč | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 110.38 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 49.06 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 55.19 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 43.92 Kč | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 21.66 Kč | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.93 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 90.30 Kč | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 19.65 Kč | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 15.72 Kč | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 50.05 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 76.09 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 45.41 Kč | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 66.96 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 15.29 Kč | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 14.22 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 14.74 Kč | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 15.18 Kč | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 12.16 Kč | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 12.87 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 22.96 Kč | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 20.86 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 104.25 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 29.41 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 37.23 Kč | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 63.78 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 36.79 Kč | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 981.19 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 24.53 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 39.48 Kč | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 104.25 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 106.22 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 453,800.60 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 519,584.85 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,466.75 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 701.76 Kč | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 898.32 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 688.42 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 211.44 Kč | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 147.18 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 4,175.85 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 98,711.25 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,071.89 Kč | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 677.20 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,016.54 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,748.38 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 9,793.21 Kč | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,034.05 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 19,626.44 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 15,710.63 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,034.69 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,568.48 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 28,909.64 Kč | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.55 |
Prices in South Africa
This country had 8505 entries in the past 12 months by 707 different contributors.
Last update: 23 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 23 May 2025
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 | 35.8 | 11.7 | 25.0 | 31.2 | 35.3 | 107.4 | |
| Cape Town | 34.2 | 18.1 | 27.0 | 31.5 | 33.7 | 110.5 | |
| Pretoria | 33.4 | 11.0 | 23.4 | 30.8 | 29.1 | 127.3 | |
| Durban | 31.2 | 10.0 | 21.8 | 28.5 | 27.9 | 106.4 |
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