Cost of Living in Margate
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R120.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R600.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R95.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R40.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R37.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R30.23 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R17.67 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R13.33 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R16.67 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R13.31 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R8.16 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R41.16 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R43.85 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R24.80 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R42.49 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R8.85 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R9.07 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R8.16 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R10.66 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R7.94 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R9.75 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R19.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R16.50 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R65.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R26.84 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R34.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R27.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R12.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R7.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R19.42 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | R126.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R22.00 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | R589,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | R502,446.15 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R1,000.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R300.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R550.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R350.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R70.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R5,169.23 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R111,804.17 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R868.52 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R300.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R1,200.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R800.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R4,000.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R4,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R9,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R9,000.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R836.12 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R836.12 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R25,000.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.67 | |
Prices in Margate
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Last update: 26 February 2026
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Last update: 26 February 2026
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