| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R120.00 | Low | 432th/562 | 7th/26 | 5th/5 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R600.00 | Low | 428th/545 | 12th/26 | 5th/5 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R90.00 | Very Low | 355th/414 | 20th/23 | 4th/4 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R40.00 | Low | 417th/542 | 9th/26 | 4th/5 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R47.50 | Very Low | 422th/489 | 7th/23 | 3rd/5 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R43.67 | Low | 402th/560 | 5th/26 | 1st/5 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R18.55 | Low | 427th/558 | 5th/26 | 3rd/5 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R14.09 | Low | 387th/561 | 5th/26 | 5th/5 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R20.63 | Low | 357th/561 | 8th/26 | 4th/5 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R14.97 | Very Low | 455th/559 | 9th/25 | 4th/5 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R11.86 | Low | 420th/558 | 14th/26 | 5th/5 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R40.56 | Low | 407th/562 | 6th/26 | 5th/5 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R66.00 | Low | 431st/544 | 13th/25 | 3rd/5 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R38.10 | Very Low | 443th/552 | 17th/26 | 4th/5 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R54.05 | Very Low | 495th/544 | 19th/26 | 5th/5 |
| Apples (1 lb) | R14.72 | Low | 441st/553 | 13th/26 | 3rd/5 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R13.24 | Moderate | 289th/560 | 7th/26 | 4th/5 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R14.60 | Low | 342th/532 | 4th/25 | 1st/5 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R12.51 | Low | 422th/551 | 7th/26 | 5th/5 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R11.53 | Moderate | 283th/546 | 8th/26 | 4th/5 |
| Onions (1 lb) | R10.48 | Moderate | 314th/543 | 8th/25 | 4th/5 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R19.90 | Low | 360th/532 | 5th/26 | 5th/5 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R19.50 | High | 210th/548 | 3rd/26 | 3rd/5 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R80.00 | Very Low | 524th/531 | 22th/23 | 5th/5 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R26.84 | Moderate | 302th/522 | 7th/23 | 2nd/5 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R33.55 | Low | 342th/479 | 9th/21 | 3rd/5 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R60.00 | Very Low | 324th/400 | 7th/18 | 1st/5 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R30.00 | ||||
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | R360.00 | Very Low | 327th/407 | 12th/17 | 5th/5 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R7.00 | Very Low | 395th/404 | 18th/22 | 4th/5 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R19.42 | Low | 267th/357 | 11st/18 | 5th/5 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | R126.00 | Low | 228th/298 | 3rd/14 | 3rd/4 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R21.86 | Moderate | 293th/563 | 14th/26 | 3rd/5 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | R589,000.00 | High | 87th/253 | 4th/13 | 3rd/4 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | R530,180.00 | High | 209th/529 | 7th/25 | 3rd/5 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R2,421.68 | Moderate | 317th/539 | 4th/25 | 3rd/5 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R578.97 | High | 130th/561 | 3rd/26 | 3rd/5 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R600.15 | Moderate | 276th/556 | 12th/25 | 5th/5 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R524.80 | Very Low | 448th/545 | 13th/26 | 4th/5 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R152.50 | Very Low | 355th/396 | 13th/17 | 5th/5 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R120.00 | Low | 355th/478 | 10th/25 | 4th/5 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R5,381.82 | Low | 308th/411 | 8th/25 | 1st/5 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R115,010.00 | Very Low | 307th/381 | 10th/23 | 2nd/5 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R894.70 | Low | 351st/510 | 6th/24 | 4th/5 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R555.80 | Very Low | 388th/472 | 16th/24 | 4th/5 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R1,711.29 | High | 195th/530 | 8th/26 | 3rd/5 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R1,432.86 | Low | 368th/478 | 7th/24 | 4th/5 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R7,432.31 | Very Low | 472th/558 | 16th/26 | 5th/5 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R6,503.33 | Low | 407th/554 | 6th/26 | 4th/5 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R14,100.00 | Very Low | 465th/550 | 17th/26 | 5th/5 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R13,166.67 | Low | 388th/550 | 7th/26 | 4th/5 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R1,373.10 | Very Low | 496th/507 | 19th/22 | 3rd/4 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R895.45 | Very Low | 484th/501 | 20th/23 | 4th/4 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R22,657.27 | Low | 350th/557 | 4th/26 | 4th/5 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.51 | Very High | 60th/522 | 10th/18 | 1st/5 |