Cost of living in Midrand
Midrand, South Africa
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Cost of living in Midrand vs. South Africa overall average
Midrand is 6.7% more expensive than South Africa overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 6.2% less in Midrand
- Groceries
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pay 4.3% more in Midrand
- Transportation
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pay 6.5% less in Midrand
- Housing
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pay 13.7% more in Midrand
- Childcare
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pay 19.7% more in Midrand
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 19.4% more in Midrand
- Clothing
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pay 2.2% more in Midrand
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, and clothing in Midrand are more expensive than in South Africa. Expenses including transportation and restaurants are lower in Midrand.
Midrand Cost of Living Breakdown
Cost
|
Range | |
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.40
ZAR98.21
|
$5.11
-
$25.56
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.88
ZAR88.90
|
$2.84
-
$8.52
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.04
ZAR18.94
|
$0.79
-
$1.88
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Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.77
ZAR13.96
|
$0.57
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$1.42
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Midrand - Cost of restaurants
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Cost
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Range | |
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.05
ZAR19.12
|
$0.75
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$1.36
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Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.23
ZAR76.91
|
$2.16
-
$5.68
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Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.09
ZAR74.35
|
$2.80
-
$7.31
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.43
ZAR44.15
|
$1.36
-
$3.64
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.11
ZAR38.36
|
$1.13
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$3.09
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Apples (1 lb) |
$0.75
ZAR13.65
|
$0.39
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$1.00
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Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.46
ZAR8.44
|
$0.46
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$1.03
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Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.68
ZAR12.45
|
$0.36
-
$1.29
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Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.64
ZAR11.72
|
$0.46
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$0.98
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Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.64
ZAR11.61
|
$0.39
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$1.08
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Onions (1 lb) |
$0.70
ZAR12.82
|
$0.39
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$1.03
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Midrand - Cost of groceries
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Cost
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Range | |
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.91
ZAR89.34
|
$4.57
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$5.38
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Monthly public transit pass |
$51.86
ZAR943.86
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,663.17
ZAR412,465.21
|
$18,743.98
-
$31,523.96
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Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.68
ZAR103.37
|
$5.40
-
$24.99
|
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Range | |
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$45.38
ZAR825.96
|
$34.08
-
$62.48
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1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$454.40
ZAR8,269.98
|
$397.60
-
$511.20
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1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$426.00
ZAR7,753.11
|
$312.40
-
$568.00
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$76.92
ZAR1,399.87
|
$43.44
-
$147.68
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Range | |
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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$170.40
ZAR3,101.24
|
$159.04
-
$369.20
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,705.81
ZAR103,844.62
|
$3,408.00
-
$8,519.99
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Cost
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Range | |
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.27
ZAR41.35
|
$1.25
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$4.54
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Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.42
ZAR25.84
|
$1.14
-
$3.02
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.12
ZAR56.86
|
$2.73
-
$3.69
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Monthly membership at local gym |
$56.80
ZAR1,033.75
|
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Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.53
ZAR136.97
|
$5.68
-
$11.36
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Cost
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Range | |
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.89
ZAR907.96
|
$34.08
-
$68.16
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.01
ZAR691.70
|
$17.04
-
$56.80
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$79.52
ZAR1,447.25
|
$51.12
-
$142.00
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$79.52
ZAR1,447.25
|
$45.44
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$142.00
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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in South Africa
to see the average cost of cities throughout South Africa, like
Somerset West,
Sandton,
Knysna,
Pietermaritzburg,
Midrand,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in South Africa compared to Midrand.
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