Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
In this page, you will find a detailed guide on the cost of living in South Africa, covering various aspects such as housing, utilities, communication, groceries, transportation, health, clothing, childcare, education, entertainment, taxes, finances and professional services.
We always try to give you the latest data, but sometimes mistakes might occur. If you believe some content on our site is not up to date, please let us know by emailing us at info.comparedoo@gmail.com
 Indicators  | South Africa  |
|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 8,000 ZAR (424 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 5,500 ZAR (291.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 8,500 ZAR (450.50 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 7.5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 5 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.1 to 2.0 % |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 50,000 ZAR (2,650 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 300,000 ZAR (15,900 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) |
Car Maintainence Cost  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 22 ZAR (1.17 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 100 ZAR 5.30 USD |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Haircuts  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 2,500 ZAR (132.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
Sportswear  | 700 ZAR (37.10 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 6,000 ZAR (318 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 10,000 ZAR (530 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 15,000 ZAR (795 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 25,000 ZAR (1,325 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 40,000 ZAR (2,120 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 80,000 ZAR (4,240 USD) |
After School Activities  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) |
Tutoring  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
School Supplies  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 180 ZAR (9.54 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) |
Bowling  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Video Games  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Language Classes  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Art Classes  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Educational Software  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 30,000 ZAR (1,590 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 20,000 ZAR (1,060 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 133.33 ZAR per hour (7.07 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 7 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 60 |
Median Household Income  | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) |
Indicators | South Africa |
|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living in South Africa.
If you wish to compare South Africa with other Countries, States and Cities in the world, you can use the search box above or click the links below.
The Comparedoo.com family sincerely appreciates your time with us. We look forward to seeing you on our other pages.
