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Cost of living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Summary of cost of living in Port Elizabeth

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R 37,993
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R 16,546
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Port Elizabeth
Current as of Jun 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R 131
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R 91
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R 47
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R 20
12 eggs, large R 39
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R 21
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R 75
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R 31
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R 23
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R 18
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R 118
2 liters of coca-cola R 24
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R 16
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R 10,010
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R 8,911
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R 1,243
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R 8,538
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R 5,792
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R 757
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R 584
40” flat screen tv R 6,135
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R 1,491
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R 115
Hourly rate for cleaning help R 110
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R 762
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R 483
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R 1,561
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R 1,208
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R 352,882
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R 21
Monthly ticket public transport R 695
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R 265
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R 65
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R 238
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R 475
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R 44
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R 36
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R 61
4 rolls of toilet paper R 27
Tube of toothpaste R 21
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R 125
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R 378
2 tickets to the movies R 212
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R 525
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R 640
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R 65
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R 34
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R 31
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R 9,385
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R 1.48
1 month of gym membership in business district R 452
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R 42
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 116 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: June 28, 2024
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