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 2,276.3$ (40,621.7R), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 652.9$ (11,651.3R), excluding rent.
- Port Elizabeth is 59.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Port Elizabeth is, on average, 75.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 R | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 R | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 93.50 R | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 45.00 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 52.50 R | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 38.12 R | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 20.62 R | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 18.25 R | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 73.81 R | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 15.92 R | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 11.87 R | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 43.95 R | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 63.81 R | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 38.46 R | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 66.74 R | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.46 R | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 11.24 R | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 13.15 R | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 12.93 R | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 12.44 R | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 8.92 R | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 20.80 R | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 17.22 R | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 R | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 20.16 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 29.83 R | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 52.00 R | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 R | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 605.00 R | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 46.75 R | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 12.87 R | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 140.00 R | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 88.01 R | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 420,000.00 R | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 456,083.33 R | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,065.90 R | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 573.89 R | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 794.83 R | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 526.00 R | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 373.33 R | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 175.00 R | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,950.00 R | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 85,478.17 R | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,180.00 R | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 666.33 R | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,606.12 R | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,600.00 R | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 10,520.00 R | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 7,583.33 R | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 19,900.00 R | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 15,250.00 R | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,377.78 R | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,011.34 R | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 19,240.48 R | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.04 |
Prices in Port Elizabeth
This city had 212 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 10 March 2025
Last update: 10 March 2025
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