🍜
$8.43
139.5 ZAR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.15
68.7 ZAR Cappuccino
🚌
$51.8
856.5 ZAR Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$644.4
10,665 ZAR Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in South Africa alone?
To live in Pretoria on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,086/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($644), weekday lunches out ($169), weekend casual meals ($55), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($125), a monthly transit pass ($52), and a few taxi rides ($43). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in South Africa for two?
2 persons
$1,737
≈ €1,520
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,737 ≈ €1,520/month — a proper apartment ($853), 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 $1,885 ≈ €1,649/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)
$8.43
139.5 ZAR
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$6.82
112.9 ZAR
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$2.42
40.1 ZAR
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.12
18.5 ZAR
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.42
40.1 ZAR
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.74
28.8 ZAR
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$5.33
88.2 ZAR
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.11
34.9 ZAR
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.74
28.8 ZAR
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.74
28.8 ZAR
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$10.5
173.3 ZAR
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.49
24.7 ZAR
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$0.62
10.3 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,334
22,079 ZAR
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$853
14,117 ZAR
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$248.2
4,107 ZAR
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$987.1
16,336 ZAR
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$644.4
10,665 ZAR
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$105.4
1,745 ZAR
📶
Internet (monthly)
$35.5
586.7 ZAR
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$298.1
4,933 ZAR
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$103.5
1,713 ZAR
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$8.18
135.4 ZAR
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$3.84
63.6 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$61.7
1,021 ZAR
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$51.9
858.6 ZAR
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$80.1
1,326 ZAR
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$108.3
1,792 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$27,916
461,999 ZAR
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.43
23.7 ZAR
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$51.8
856.5 ZAR
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$10.7
176.4 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$7.25
120 ZAR
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$18.3
302.5 ZAR
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$30.9
511.9 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$2.67
44.2 ZAR
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.16
52.3 ZAR
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.96
82.1 ZAR
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.29
37.9 ZAR
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.29
37.9 ZAR
💇
Men's Haircut
$11.2
185.7 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$30.7
507.7 ZAR
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$16.3
269.8 ZAR
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$42.6
704.7 ZAR
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$40.4
668.8 ZAR
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$4.83
79.9 ZAR
☕
Cappuccino
$4.15
68.7 ZAR
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.36
39.1 ZAR
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$488.5
8,085 ZAR
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.10
1.65 ZAR
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$41
679 ZAR
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$3.35
55.4 ZAR