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$1,717Source: 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
$1,387/moFrequently 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.