South Africa
Cost of Living in Pietermaritzburg
Monthly Total
$1,096
$19,180
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$223
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$29
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$223
$3,903
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$233
$4,078
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$95
$1,663
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$185
$3,238
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$69
$1,208
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$46
$805
Monthly Total
$1,096
$19,180
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