Cost of living in Soweto, South Africa

Summary of cost of living in Soweto

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R 28,213
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R 16,709
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.
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List of prices in Soweto, South Africa. Current as of Dec 2019.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R 60
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R 47
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R 30
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R 15
12 eggs, large R 53
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R 22
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R 74
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R 31
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R 22
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R 32
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R 227
2 liters of coca-cola R 18
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R 13
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R 11,776
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R 5,930
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R 1,510
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R 19,000
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R 9,767
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R 9,000
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R 476
40” flat screen tv R 5,388
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R 2,214
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R 54
Hourly rate for cleaning help R 25
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R 816
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R 120
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R 800
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R 1,200
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R 141,429
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R 13
Monthly ticket public transport R 287
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R 45
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R 180
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R 383
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R 35
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R 28
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R 45
4 rolls of toilet paper R 23
Tube of toothpaste R 9
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R 68
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R 267
2 tickets to the movies R 100
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 30
Cappuccino in expat area of the city -
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R 25
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R 2.75
1 month of gym membership in business district R 300
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R 39
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: December 19, 2019

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