🍜
$5.89
98 ZAR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$1.86
30.9 ZAR Cappuccino
🚌
$25.7
426.9 ZAR Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$323.8
5,386 ZAR Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in South Africa alone?
To live in Bloemfontein on a moderate budget, you'll need around $623/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($324), weekday lunches out ($118), weekend casual meals ($32), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($56), a monthly transit pass ($26), and a few taxi rides ($68). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in South Africa for two?
If there are two of you, plan on around $952 ≈ €851/month — a proper apartment ($354), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in South Africa?
With a child, the total comes to around $1,088 ≈ €972/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$5.89
98 ZAR
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$3.97
66 ZAR
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$2.67
44.4 ZAR
🥛
Milk (1L)
$0.99
16.5 ZAR
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.23
37.1 ZAR
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.49
24.8 ZAR
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.71
78.4 ZAR
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$1.61
26.8 ZAR
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.36
22.6 ZAR
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.30
21.6 ZAR
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$5.83
97 ZAR
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.36
22.6 ZAR
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$0.93
15.5 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$565.4
9,405 ZAR
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$354.5
5,897 ZAR
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$109.6
1,823 ZAR
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$456.2
7,588 ZAR
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$323.8
5,386 ZAR
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$65.5
1,089 ZAR
📶
Internet (monthly)
$37.4
621.7 ZAR
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$368.5
6,130 ZAR
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$85.5
1,422 ZAR
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$5.52
91.8 ZAR
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$5.64
93.8 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$51.1
849.6 ZAR
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$35.8
594.9 ZAR
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$71.8
1,194 ZAR
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$82.2
1,367 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$15,958
265,465 ZAR
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.18
19.6 ZAR
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$25.7
426.9 ZAR
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$17
282.5 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$5.02
83.5 ZAR
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$26.3
437.2 ZAR
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$31.4
521.7 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$2.85
47.4 ZAR
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$1.98
32.9 ZAR
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$3.41
56.7 ZAR
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.17
36.1 ZAR
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.18
19.6 ZAR
💇
Men's Haircut
$7.13
118.6 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$22.3
370.1 ZAR
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$7.81
129.9 ZAR
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$30.9
513.5 ZAR
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$31.9
530 ZAR
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$3.47
57.7 ZAR
☕
Cappuccino
$1.86
30.9 ZAR
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$1.80
29.9 ZAR
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$187.5
3,119 ZAR
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.11
1.83 ZAR
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$29.4
488.8 ZAR
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$2.48
41.3 ZAR