Cost of living in South Africa
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 29 cities in South Africa, such as
East London,
Boksburg,
Bloemfontein,
Cape Town,
Springs,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in South Africa, search for a city above.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.97
ZAR164.35
|
$5.36
-
$19.11
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.77
ZAR87.39
|
$4.04
-
$5.87
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.95
ZAR17.48
|
$0.69
-
$1.61
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.74
ZAR13.57
|
$0.55
-
$1.30
|
South Africa - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.99
ZAR18.15
|
$0.64
-
$1.34
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.67
ZAR67.32
|
$2.28
-
$5.76
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.20
ZAR76.91
|
$3.16
-
$6.64
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.23
ZAR40.79
|
$1.40
-
$3.63
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.03
ZAR37.15
|
$1.37
-
$3.03
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.68
ZAR12.40
|
$0.40
-
$0.95
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.62
ZAR11.31
|
$0.41
-
$1.01
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.64
ZAR11.76
|
$0.38
-
$1.29
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.70
ZAR12.80
|
$0.42
-
$0.99
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.55
ZAR10.14
|
$0.31
-
$1.07
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.61
ZAR11.15
|
$0.37
-
$0.94
|
South Africa - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.99
ZAR91.38
|
$4.65
-
$5.56
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$52.31
ZAR958.24
|
$25.97
-
$74.12
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,607.77
ZAR377,497.20
|
$16,382.74
-
$27,525.07
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.55
ZAR156.60
|
$5.55
-
$18.11
|
South Africa - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$41.37
ZAR757.81
|
$30.60
-
$62.51
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$382.55
ZAR7,007.69
|
$322.96
-
$480.73
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$326.35
ZAR5,978.10
|
$275.98
-
$420.32
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$80.40
ZAR1,472.75
|
$45.79
-
$152.09
|
South Africa - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$174.12
ZAR3,189.50
|
$128.04
-
$322.04
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,033.53
ZAR73,886.96
|
$2,246.26
-
$7,633.98
|
South Africa - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.11
ZAR38.61
|
$1.32
-
$3.41
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.88
ZAR34.49
|
$1.27
-
$2.82
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.90
ZAR53.20
|
$2.48
-
$3.72
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.50
ZAR540.40
|
$20.47
-
$41.32
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.62
ZAR121.29
|
$4.78
-
$10.24
|
South Africa - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.72
ZAR874.06
|
$26.84
-
$72.94
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$32.06
ZAR587.26
|
$15.87
-
$54.09
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.39
ZAR1,655.76
|
$55.08
-
$143.20
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$81.37
ZAR1,490.50
|
$44.52
-
$138.83
|
South Africa - Cost of clothing
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