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Cost of Living / South Africa

🇿🇦 Cost of Living in South Africa

One city deep-dive — more coming soon

Median monthly budget · single · city center

$1,658/mo

Across 1 city we track

Couple

$2,119

Family of 4

$3,756

Median local salary (after tax)$1,686/mo

City-by-city damage report

Rent — the biggest line item

City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Cape Town$1,026$648$1,717

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.

Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check

Median across 1 city

Milk (1L)$1.36
Bread (loaf)$1.18
Eggs (12)$2.93
Rice (1kg)$2.27
Chicken (1kg)$6.04
Apples (1kg)$1.85
Tomatoes (1kg)$1.91
Potatoes (1kg)$1.57
Water (1.5L)$1.15
Wine (mid-range)$6.41
Beer (0.5L store)$1.46

Eating out — because you won't cook every night

Median prices across 1 city

Cheap meal$12
Mid-range dinner for 2$49
Cappuccino$2.42
Beer (draught)$3.04
Coke (0.33L)$1.46

Getting around — or trying to

Median prices across 1 city

Monthly pass$61
Single ride$1.13
Gasoline (1L)$1.29

South Africa vs. the neighbors

🇿🇦South Africa(this country)
$1,658/mo
🇲🇦Morocco
$729/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in South Africa?

Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,658/month including rent. Cape Town is the cheapest at $1,658/mo.

What is the average rent in South Africa?

Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $1,026/month across 1 cities we track.

What is the average salary in South Africa?

The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $1,686, based on Numbeo data.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.