Cost of living in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Cost of living in Stellenbosch vs. South Africa overall average
Stellenbosch is 10.3% cheaper than South Africa overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 13.1% less in Stellenbosch
- Groceries
-
pay 14.6% less in Stellenbosch
- Transportation
-
pay 27.0% less in Stellenbosch
- Housing
-
pay 18.9% more in Stellenbosch
- Childcare
-
pay 23.7% less in Stellenbosch
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.7% more in Stellenbosch
- Clothing
-
pay 15.1% less in Stellenbosch
The cost of housing and entertainment and sports in Stellenbosch are more expensive than in South Africa. Expenses including transportation, childcare, clothing, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.52
ZAR155.50
|
$3.41
-
$14.20
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.49
ZAR81.90
|
$3.98
-
$5.68
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.78
ZAR14.25
|
$0.68
-
$1.59
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.57
ZAR10.37
|
$0.45
-
$1.14
|
Stellenbosch - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
ZAR14.19
|
$0.53
-
$1.25
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.08
ZAR74.51
|
$1.42
-
$5.68
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.23
ZAR58.86
|
$2.79
-
$6.45
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.99
ZAR36.28
|
$1.59
-
$3.41
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.13
ZAR38.79
|
$1.29
-
$3.35
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.49
ZAR8.93
|
$0.31
-
$0.90
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.58
ZAR10.50
|
$0.31
-
$1.03
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.36
ZAR6.58
|
$0.31
-
$1.29
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
ZAR11.44
|
$0.26
-
$0.90
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.39
ZAR7.05
|
$0.26
-
$1.16
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.59
ZAR10.84
|
$0.44
-
$0.82
|
Stellenbosch - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.95
ZAR90.29
|
$4.57
-
$5.71
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$8.52
ZAR155.50
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$13,359.34
ZAR243,827.00
|
$13,359.34
-
$25,559.97
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.54
ZAR174.16
|
$6.02
-
$15.90
|
Stellenbosch - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$41.65
ZAR760.23
|
$34.02
-
$56.80
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$562.32
ZAR10,263.13
|
$437.36
-
$681.60
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$454.40
ZAR8,293.44
|
$454.40
-
$454.40
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$71.33
ZAR1,301.80
|
$44.30
-
$108.59
|
Stellenbosch - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$207.06
ZAR3,779.17
|
$113.60
-
$318.08
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,363.20
ZAR24,880.31
|
$1,022.40
-
$6,247.99
|
Stellenbosch - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.27
ZAR41.47
|
$1.70
-
$3.98
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.82
ZAR33.17
|
$1.25
-
$2.84
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.95
ZAR53.91
|
$2.56
-
$3.69
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$35.97
ZAR656.56
|
$14.20
-
$48.28
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.68
ZAR103.67
|
$4.83
-
$10.22
|
Stellenbosch - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$46.67
ZAR851.78
|
$34.08
-
$69.01
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$19.88
ZAR362.84
|
$18.74
-
$45.44
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.40
ZAR1,814.19
|
$68.16
-
$142.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$56.80
ZAR1,036.68
|
$36.92
-
$113.60
|
Stellenbosch - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in South Africa
to see the average cost of cities throughout South Africa, like
Springs,
Polokwane,
Secunda,
Durban,
Knysna,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in South Africa compared to Stellenbosch.
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