| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 125.00 R | Low | 319th/419 | 8th/23 | 6th/6 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 600.00 R | Low | 325th/418 | 10th/23 | 5th/6 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 90.00 R | Very Low | 302th/350 | 13th/20 | 2nd/5 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 35.00 R | Very Low | 317th/388 | 9th/22 | 5th/6 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 39.00 R | Very Low | 313th/340 | 12th/17 | 5th/5 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 36.00 R | Very Low | 351st/423 | 13th/23 | 6th/6 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.45 R | Low | 330th/423 | 7th/23 | 5th/6 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 13.11 R | Low | 289th/421 | 5th/23 | 5th/6 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 18.81 R | Low | 316th/424 | 10th/23 | 6th/6 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 14.89 R | Low | 336th/424 | 9th/23 | 4th/6 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 11.73 R | Low | 329th/423 | 15th/23 | 6th/6 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 38.53 R | Low | 319th/424 | 7th/23 | 6th/6 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 58.47 R | Very Low | 370th/422 | 15th/23 | 4th/6 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 36.50 R | Very Low | 349th/423 | 18th/23 | 6th/6 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 52.83 R | Very Low | 389th/420 | 15th/23 | 4th/6 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.35 R | Very Low | 357th/423 | 19th/23 | 6th/6 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 12.00 R | Low | 305th/424 | 10th/23 | 5th/6 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 11.67 R | Very Low | 351st/422 | 13th/23 | 6th/6 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 11.36 R | Very Low | 341st/423 | 9th/23 | 6th/6 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 11.39 R | Moderate | 233th/423 | 7th/23 | 3rd/6 |
| Onions (1 lb) | 10.63 R | Moderate | 234th/423 | 10th/23 | 4th/6 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 18.21 R | Low | 307th/420 | 6th/22 | 6th/6 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 17.35 R | Moderate | 191st/422 | 5th/23 | 4th/6 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 R | Very Low | 391st/397 | 19th/20 | 5th/6 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 25.39 R | Low | 250th/407 | 8th/21 | 4th/6 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 29.94 R | Very Low | 341st/399 | 15th/20 | 6th/6 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 55.00 R | Very Low | 297th/349 | 9th/15 | 3rd/5 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 R | Low | 230th/353 | 5th/16 | 4th/4 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 464.00 R | Low | 213th/291 | 6th/10 | 4th/4 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 18.50 R | Very Low | 247th/289 | 6th/12 | 3rd/4 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 19.42 R | Low | 196th/254 | 7th/10 | 4th/4 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 123.00 R | Low | 154th/202 | 1st/4 | 1st/2 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 23.12 R | Moderate | 201st/424 | 7th/23 | 1st/6 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 500,000.00 R | Low | 143th/214 | 8th/10 | 3rd/4 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 491,937.50 R | Moderate | 183th/375 | 12th/20 | 3rd/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) | 2,656.53 R | Moderate | 220th/416 | 1st/20 | 1st/6 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 529.98 R | High | 109th/424 | 4th/23 | 4th/6 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 600.41 R | Moderate | 213th/423 | 16th/23 | 6th/6 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 625.00 R | Low | 298th/415 | 10th/23 | 3rd/6 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 164.00 R | Very Low | 237th/269 | 9th/12 | 3rd/3 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 125.00 R | Low | 215th/316 | 7th/16 | 4th/6 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,672.17 R | Very Low | 248th/305 | 6th/19 | 4th/6 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 82,044.44 R | Very Low | 199th/243 | 10th/18 | 4th/6 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 868.17 R | Low | 311st/400 | 6th/22 | 5th/6 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 553.93 R | Very Low | 332th/386 | 14th/22 | 4th/6 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,602.09 R | Low | 256th/412 | 10th/23 | 3rd/6 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,323.47 R | Very Low | 321st/388 | 11st/23 | 6th/6 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 6,946.15 R | Very Low | 361st/419 | 14th/23 | 5th/6 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,400.00 R | Low | 305th/416 | 6th/23 | 5th/6 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 13,750.00 R | Very Low | 348th/415 | 14th/23 | 4th/6 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,571.43 R | Low | 326th/416 | 9th/23 | 5th/6 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,283.32 R | Very Low | 347th/351 | 17th/18 | 5th/5 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,241.13 R | Very Low | 316th/339 | 9th/15 | 2nd/4 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Southern Africa Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 20,694.42 R | Low | 265th/420 | 4th/22 | 4th/6 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.98 | Very High | 52th/389 | 9th/18 | 1st/6 |