Cost of Living in Centurion
Summary of cost of living in Centurion (Verwoerdburg), South Africa:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,798.0 (R45,963.7), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $775.0 (R12,731.8), excluding rent.
- Centurion is 37.2% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Centurion is, on average, 67.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R360.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R675.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R97.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R35.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R40.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R43.25 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R16.33 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R14.00 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R19.80 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R18.59 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R16.10 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R50.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R74.27 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R50.46 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R54.20 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R13.91 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R13.78 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R16.21 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R15.65 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R11.68 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R13.76 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R22.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R23.75 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R100.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R26.75 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R34.33 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R61.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R40.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | R1,600.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R20.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R32.19 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | R150.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R24.66 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | R589,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | R537,725.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R2,300.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R506.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R671.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R725.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R0.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R175.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R5,166.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R72,333.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R966.67 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R733.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R1,950.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R1,700.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R5,666.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R6,166.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R9,500.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R15,000.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R799.99 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R939.51 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R39,000.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.50 | |
Prices in Centurion (Verwoerdburg)
This city had 105 entries in the past 12 months by 9 different contributors.
Last update: 2 October 2026
Last update: 2 October 2026
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