Cost of living in Welkom, South Africa

Summary of cost of living in Welkom

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R 30,737
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R 12,637
    • 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 Welkom
Current as of May 2022.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R 53
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R 45
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R 31
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R 11
12 eggs, large R 26
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R 18
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R 43
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R 22
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R 16
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R 19
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R 74
2 liters of coca-cola R 18
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R 8
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R 7,292
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R 5,656
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R 2,024
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R 8,000
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R 6,000
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R 1,527
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R 658
40” flat screen tv R 5,080
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R 1,236
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R 87
Hourly rate for cleaning help -
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R 858
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R 470
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R 836
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R 1,000
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R 369,348
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R 15
Monthly ticket public transport R 586
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) -
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R 400
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) -
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) -
4 rolls of toilet paper -
Tube of toothpaste -
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R 120
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R 225
2 tickets to the movies R 147
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R 400
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R 39
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R 18
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R 15
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district R 300
1 package of marlboro cigarettes -
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 29, 2022

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