Cost of Living in Port Elizabeth
Summary of cost of living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,441.3 (R39,575.9), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $681.9 (R11,054.2), excluding rent.
- Port Elizabeth is 56.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Port Elizabeth is, on average, 79.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R180.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R700.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R98.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R45.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R52.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R35.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R17.17 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R12.40 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R19.10 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R15.44 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R11.11 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R45.60 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R65.01 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R40.37 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R64.07 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R16.10 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R11.34 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R12.47 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R13.27 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R12.79 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R10.55 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R21.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R16.63 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R80.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R20.66 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R29.50 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R53.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R18.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | R605.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R34.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R12.87 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | R140.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R21.73 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | R589,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | R555,100.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R2,036.40 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R573.89 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R746.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R526.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R323.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R175.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R2,950.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R112,063.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R1,180.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R666.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R1,850.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R1,600.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R10,020.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R7,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R13,450.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R11,455.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R1,172.56 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R812.26 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R26,617.07 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.94 | |
Prices in Port Elizabeth
This city had 152 entries in the past 12 months by 13 different contributors.
Last update: 13 June 2026
Last update: 13 June 2026
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