🍜
$8.62
143.4 ZAR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$2.11
35.1 ZAR Cappuccino
🚌
$41.6
691.9 ZAR Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$370.9
6,171 ZAR Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in South Africa alone?
To live in Port Elizabeth on a moderate budget, you'll need around $746/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($371), weekday lunches out ($172), weekend casual meals ($48), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($63), a monthly transit pass ($42), and a few taxi rides ($50). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in South Africa for two?
2 persons
$1,304
≈ €1,166
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,304 ≈ €1,166/month — a proper apartment ($555), 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 $1,455 ≈ €1,300/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)
$8.62
143.4 ZAR
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$5.95
99 ZAR
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$3.04
50.6 ZAR
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.36
22.6 ZAR
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.48
41.3 ZAR
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.36
22.6 ZAR
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.59
76.4 ZAR
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.05
34.1 ZAR
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.43
23.8 ZAR
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.24
20.6 ZAR
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$7.00
116.4 ZAR
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.55
25.8 ZAR
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$0.93
15.5 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$734.7
12,222 ZAR
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$555
9,233 ZAR
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$75.3
1,253 ZAR
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$519.6
8,643 ZAR
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$370.9
6,171 ZAR
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$53.1
883.7 ZAR
📶
Internet (monthly)
$34.7
576.4 ZAR
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$371.6
6,182 ZAR
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$97.2
1,617 ZAR
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$6.82
113.5 ZAR
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$8.49
141.2 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$45.4
755.8 ZAR
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$31.4
522.7 ZAR
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$93.2
1,551 ZAR
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$69.4
1,155 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$21,993
365,869 ZAR
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.30
21.6 ZAR
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$41.6
691.9 ZAR
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$12.5
207.3 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$5.64
93.8 ZAR
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$16.1
268 ZAR
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$30.5
507.2 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$2.91
48.4 ZAR
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$2.36
39.3 ZAR
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.09
68 ZAR
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.74
28.9 ZAR
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.30
21.6 ZAR
💇
Men's Haircut
$7.81
129.9 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$24.4
405.2 ZAR
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$13
215.4 ZAR
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$31.4
522.7 ZAR
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$41
681.6 ZAR
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$4.46
74.2 ZAR
☕
Cappuccino
$2.11
35.1 ZAR
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.11
35.1 ZAR
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$534.8
8,897 ZAR
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.15
2.50 ZAR
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$27.7
460.8 ZAR
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$2.67
44.4 ZAR