Cost of living in Bloemfontein, South Africa

Summary of cost of living in Bloemfontein

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R 32,214
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R 13,567
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Bloemfontein
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R 95
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R 64
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R 43
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R 16
12 eggs, large R 36
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R 24
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R 76
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R 26
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R 22
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R 21
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R 94
2 liters of coca-cola R 22
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R 15
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R 9,122
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R 5,719
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R 1,768
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R 7,360
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R 5,224
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R 1,056
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R 603
40” flat screen tv R 5,945
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R 1,379
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R 89
Hourly rate for cleaning help R 91
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R 824
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R 577
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R 1,158
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R 1,326
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R 257,471
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R 19
Monthly ticket public transport R 414
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R 210
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R 81
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R 424
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R 506
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R 46
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R 32
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R 55
4 rolls of toilet paper R 35
Tube of toothpaste R 19
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R 115
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R 359
2 tickets to the movies R 126
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R 498
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R 514
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R 56
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R 30
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R 29
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R 3,025
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R 1.83
1 month of gym membership in business district R 474
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R 40
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 38 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 14, 2025

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