Cost of Living in Pietermaritzburg
Summary of cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa:
- Rent in Pietermaritzburg is, on average, 78.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R130.00 | |
| 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) | R36.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R42.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R38.83 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R19.67 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R16.67 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R22.67 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R14.53 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R12.88 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R53.83 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R53.07 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R37.65 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R49.35 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R15.12 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R14.42 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R17.12 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R15.15 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R13.34 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R13.43 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R25.20 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R17.60 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R66.50 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R23.15 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R29.40 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R51.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R48.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | R325.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R27.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R28.16 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R23.47 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | R450,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | R437,075.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R3,450.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R530.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R621.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R722.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R50.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R80.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R3,000.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R86,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R925.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R562.50 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R1,900.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R1,150.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R3,666.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R3,666.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R9,766.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R6,833.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R9,290.23 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R232.26 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R17,840.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.67 | |
Prices in Pietermaritzburg
This city had 140 entries in the past 12 months by 7 different contributors.
Last update: 2 October 2026
Last update: 2 October 2026
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