🍜
$8.06
134.1 ZAR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$2.60
43.3 ZAR Cappuccino
🚌
$42.3
704.2 ZAR Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$754.8
12,556 ZAR Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in South Africa alone?
To live in Cape Town on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,128/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($755), weekday lunches out ($161), weekend casual meals ($53), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($78), a monthly transit pass ($42), and a few taxi rides ($39). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in South Africa for two?
2 persons
$1,859
≈ €1,662
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,859 ≈ €1,662/month — a proper apartment ($1,112), 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 $1,996 ≈ €1,785/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)
$8.06
134.1 ZAR
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$6.63
110.3 ZAR
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$3.97
66 ZAR
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.05
17.5 ZAR
🥚
Eggs (12)
$3.41
56.7 ZAR
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.67
27.8 ZAR
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$6.32
105.1 ZAR
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$1.98
32.9 ZAR
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.98
32.9 ZAR
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.92
31.9 ZAR
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$8.80
146.4 ZAR
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.80
29.9 ZAR
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.18
19.6 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,886
31,375 ZAR
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,112
18,500 ZAR
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$157.9
2,626 ZAR
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,290
21,467 ZAR
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$754.8
12,556 ZAR
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$51.3
852.7 ZAR
📶
Internet (monthly)
$28
466 ZAR
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$325.8
5,420 ZAR
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$115.3
1,918 ZAR
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$8.55
142.2 ZAR
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$3.53
58.7 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$51.1
849.6 ZAR
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$43.6
724.8 ZAR
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$117.3
1,952 ZAR
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$76.8
1,277 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$27,662
460,168 ZAR
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.43
23.8 ZAR
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$42.3
704.2 ZAR
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$9.73
161.9 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$5.33
88.7 ZAR
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$10.5
175.3 ZAR
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$38.3
637.1 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$3.47
57.7 ZAR
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$2.67
44.4 ZAR
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.03
67 ZAR
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.48
41.3 ZAR
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.67
27.8 ZAR
💇
Men's Haircut
$14.1
234.1 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$28.9
481.4 ZAR
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$14.9
247.4 ZAR
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$51.6
857.9 ZAR
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$53.5
889.8 ZAR
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$6.07
101 ZAR
☕
Cappuccino
$2.60
43.3 ZAR
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.67
44.4 ZAR
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$616.6
10,257 ZAR
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.19
3.16 ZAR
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$40.9
680.6 ZAR
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$3.47
57.7 ZAR