Cost of Living in Pretoria
Summary of cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,858.2 (R47,145.0), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $792.5 (R13,071.9), excluding rent.
- Pretoria is 58.9% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Pretoria is, on average, 88.3% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R150.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R612.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R90.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R40.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R57.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R37.64 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R18.58 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R14.17 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R20.83 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R16.71 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R14.99 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R41.11 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R62.34 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R37.31 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R56.13 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R13.88 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R12.72 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R13.27 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R13.08 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R10.04 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R10.39 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R20.36 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R21.80 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R90.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R27.17 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R32.13 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R54.08 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R77.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | R2,955.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R20.92 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | R240.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R22.01 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | R589,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | R559,612.50 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R2,430.13 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R688.44 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R621.56 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R524.12 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R173.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R112.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R4,340.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R186,509.88 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R882.57 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R532.63 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R1,528.63 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R1,379.16 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R7,593.33 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R6,742.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R16,077.78 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R12,511.11 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R1,357.80 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R1,075.52 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R24,191.53 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.39 | |
Prices in Pretoria
This city had 480 entries in the past 12 months by 38 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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