Cost of Living in Pietermaritzburg
Summary of cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa:
- Rent in Pietermaritzburg is, on average, 89.8% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 140.00 R | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 685.00 R | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 100.00 R | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 30.00 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 47.50 R | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 43.25 R | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 21.75 R | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 19.50 R | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 20.20 R | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 13.81 R | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 12.13 R | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 43.50 R | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 58.40 R | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 39.12 R | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 50.92 R | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.61 R | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 14.63 R | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 16.78 R | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 15.54 R | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 14.97 R | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 14.51 R | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 25.25 R | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 17.00 R | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 58.00 R | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 25.19 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 31.25 R | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 51.50 R | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 48.00 R | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 325.00 R | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 R | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 16.09 R | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 21.34 R | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 450,000.00 R | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 437,075.00 R | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,733.33 R | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 536.00 R | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 661.33 R | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 680.00 R | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 0.00 R | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 90.00 R | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,666.67 R | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 86,000.00 R | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 933.33 R | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 500.00 R | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,766.67 R | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 966.67 R | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,666.67 R | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,333.33 R | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 9,166.67 R | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,833.33 R | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,858.05 R | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 673.54 R | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 14,840.00 R | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.33 | |
Prices in Pietermaritzburg
This city had 49 entries in the past 12 months by 2 different contributors.
Last update: 7 December 2025
Last update: 7 December 2025
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