Cost of living in Polokwane, South Africa

Summary of cost of living in Polokwane

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R 32,107
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R 13,259
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List of prices in Polokwane, South Africa. Current as of Jan 2019.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R 90
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R 58
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R 34
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R 13
12 eggs, large R 31
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R 17
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R 57
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R 28
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R 18
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R 16
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R 79
2 liters of coca-cola R 17
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R 12
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R 7,286
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R 7,000
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R 1,133
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R 5,500
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R 4,500
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R 733
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R 1,067
40” flat screen tv R 6,450
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R 2,325
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R 113
Hourly rate for cleaning help R 50
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R 1,000
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R 650
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R 1,333
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R 1,250
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R 224,333
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R 14
Monthly ticket public transport R 390
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R 150
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R 420
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R 550
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R 52
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R 39
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R 51
4 rolls of toilet paper R 36
Tube of toothpaste R 17
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R 75
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R 467
2 tickets to the movies R 140
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R 160
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R 800
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R 53
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R 30
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R 33
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R 12,999
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district R 290
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R 41
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: January 16, 2019

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