South Africa
Cost of Living in Pretoria
Monthly Total
$1,338
$23,415
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$475
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
$475
$8,313
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$164
$2,870
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$95
$1,663
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$108
$1,890
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$120
$2,100
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$209
$3,658
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$113
$1,978
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$55
$963
Monthly Total
$1,338
$23,415
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