Cost of Living in Mossel Bay
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R240.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R800.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R145.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R40.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R50.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R42.25 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R22.67 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R16.25 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R18.66 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R16.44 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R20.18 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R51.60 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R70.31 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R39.01 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R59.87 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R14.97 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R9.75 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R11.79 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R15.42 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R14.97 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R12.70 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R18.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R20.50 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R80.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R35.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R45.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R60.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ? | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R32.19 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R22.24 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | R477,250.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | R455,150.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R1,777.08 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R300.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R699.33 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R355.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R240.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R320.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ? | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R28,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R799.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R345.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R2,000.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R1,106.67 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R8,333.33 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R6,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R17,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R11,500.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R929.02 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R938.31 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R24,666.67 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.75 | |
Prices in Mossel Bay
This city had 16 entries in the past 12 months by 4 different contributors.
Last update: 7 December 2025
Last update: 7 December 2025
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If I may suggest including the following additional cost if not already captured;
Yearly Car License, Car Insurance, Unleaded fuel p/l 20.80 ZAR +- and Diesel Fuel p/l 20.61 ZAR +-
Home Insurance, Medical Cover Insurance, Life Insurance and Funeral cover, Pension & Retirement Fund contributions
Value your efforts and kind consideration.
Respectfully
Nico