| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 R | Moderate | 207th/380 | 2nd/23 | 2nd/6 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 800.00 R | Low | 244th/380 | 4th/23 | 2nd/6 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 90.00 R | Very Low | 286th/332 | 14th/20 | 3rd/5 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 50.00 R | Low | 225th/355 | 4th/22 | 1st/6 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 50.00 R | Very Low | 260th/321 | 5th/17 | 3rd/5 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 37.24 R | Low | 305th/383 | 11st/23 | 4th/6 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 21.62 R | Low | 255th/383 | 2nd/23 | 1st/6 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 15.60 R | Low | 241st/382 | 2nd/23 | 2nd/6 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 20.97 R | Low | 246th/383 | 9th/23 | 5th/6 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 17.82 R | Low | 279th/383 | 2nd/23 | 1st/6 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 15.82 R | Moderate | 211st/382 | 5th/23 | 2nd/6 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 42.67 R | Low | 257th/383 | 3rd/23 | 2nd/6 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 68.46 R | Low | 296th/379 | 11st/23 | 2nd/6 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 42.97 R | Low | 281st/382 | 11st/23 | 1st/6 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 61.65 R | Very Low | 326th/378 | 11st/23 | 1st/6 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.74 R | Very Low | 311st/383 | 15th/23 | 4th/6 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 13.33 R | Moderate | 215th/383 | 6th/23 | 2nd/6 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 12.91 R | Low | 286th/382 | 9th/23 | 4th/6 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 13.81 R | Low | 278th/380 | 4th/23 | 3rd/6 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 10.62 R | Moderate | 222th/382 | 9th/23 | 5th/6 |
| Onions (1 lb) | 10.89 R | Moderate | 197th/382 | 9th/23 | 3rd/6 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 19.28 R | Low | 258th/378 | 5th/22 | 5th/6 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 18.87 R | High | 150th/381 | 3rd/23 | 3rd/6 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 R | Very Low | 326th/352 | 17th/20 | 3rd/6 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 24.11 R | Low | 225th/363 | 9th/20 | 6th/6 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 32.50 R | Low | 269th/354 | 12th/20 | 4th/6 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 55.00 R | Very Low | 214th/261 | 9th/14 | 4th/5 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 R | Moderate | 165th/315 | 2nd/14 | 2nd/2 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 490.00 R | ||||
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 25.50 R | Low | 148th/211 | 4th/9 | 1st/1 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 32.19 R | Moderate | 74th/164 | 3rd/7 | 1st/1 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 100.00 R | ||||
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 21.70 R | Moderate | 190th/382 | 10th/22 | 4th/6 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 380,000.00 R | Very Low | 128th/153 | 5th/7 | 2nd/3 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 459,927.78 R | Moderate | 154th/298 | 9th/18 | 2nd/6 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,174.37 R | Low | 231st/375 | 5th/20 | 5th/6 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 568.33 R | High | 81st/383 | 3rd/23 | 3rd/6 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 764.32 R | High | 128th/382 | 8th/23 | 3rd/6 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 737.73 R | Moderate | 199th/375 | 6th/22 | 1st/6 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 175.83 R | Very Low | 220th/255 | 8th/12 | 2nd/3 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 127.50 R | Low | 206th/307 | 6th/16 | 3rd/6 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,950.00 R | Low | 223th/287 | 3rd/19 | 2nd/6 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 91,899.90 R | Low | 183th/231 | 8th/18 | 3rd/6 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 968.50 R | Low | 235th/358 | 2nd/22 | 1st/6 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 611.90 R | Low | 271st/343 | 11st/22 | 2nd/6 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,085.00 R | Very High | 42th/372 | 3rd/22 | 1st/6 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,535.71 R | Low | 252th/346 | 5th/22 | 2nd/6 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 15,054.35 R | Moderate | 188th/381 | 1st/23 | 1st/6 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,042.86 R | Moderate | 207th/380 | 1st/23 | 1st/6 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 27,238.10 R | Moderate | 186th/376 | 2nd/23 | 1st/6 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 19,275.00 R | Moderate | 191st/376 | 1st/23 | 1st/6 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,140.11 R | Very Low | 260th/321 | 7th/18 | 1st/5 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,024.94 R | Very Low | 254th/310 | 3rd/15 | 1st/4 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 27,944.38 R | Moderate | 202th/379 | 1st/22 | 1st/6 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.54 | Very High | 59th/356 | 12th/18 | 4th/6 |