Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa

Summary of cost of living in Pretoria

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R 38,425
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R 18,009
    • 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 Pretoria
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R 144
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R 71
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R 40
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R 16
12 eggs, large R 44
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R 25
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R 64
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R 29
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R 16
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R 18
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R 96
2 liters of coca-cola R 24
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R 18
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R 13,741
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R 8,779
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R 1,657
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R 8,816
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R 6,246
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R 871
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R 498
40” flat screen tv R 4,671
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R 1,561
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R 80
Hourly rate for cleaning help R 65
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R 799
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R 533
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R 1,615
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R 1,374
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R 365,654
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R 23
Monthly ticket public transport R 416
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R 176
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R 62
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R 234
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R 515
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R 36
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R 30
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R 56
4 rolls of toilet paper R 26
Tube of toothpaste R 20
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R 150
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R 356
2 tickets to the movies R 222
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R 755
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R 653
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R 69
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R 34
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R 31
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R 7,882
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R 1.42
1 month of gym membership in business district R 504
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R 51
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 54 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: January 12, 2025

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