Cost of living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Summary of cost of living in Port Elizabeth

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R 36,568
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R 16,271
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Port Elizabeth
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R 131
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R 79
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R 45
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R 19
12 eggs, large R 29
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R 19
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R 60
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R 23
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R 22
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R 17
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R 83
2 liters of coca-cola R 23
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R 12
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R 10,438
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R 8,952
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R 1,571
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R 8,311
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R 5,343
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R 612
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R 608
40” flat screen tv R 5,505
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R 1,410
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R 108
Hourly rate for cleaning help R 104
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R 744
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R 573
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R 1,542
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R 1,040
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R 338,599
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R 18
Monthly ticket public transport R 622
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R 203
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R 71
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R 215
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R 425
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R 48
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R 36
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R 57
4 rolls of toilet paper R 25
Tube of toothpaste R 18
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R 134
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R 361
2 tickets to the movies R 197
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R 525
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R 619
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R 70
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R 30
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R 32
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R 9,385
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R 1.72
1 month of gym membership in business district R 377
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R 44
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 14 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: September 27, 2023

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