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Pretoria, South Africa
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About Pretoria, South Africa
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$586
Family of 4 / mo
$1,479
Avg salary (after tax)
$1,806
Pretoria is one of South Africa 's three capital cities, known for its beautiful parks and historical monuments. Located in the northern part of Gauteng province, Pretoria has a warm climate and is often called the "Jacaranda City" because of the many purple jacaranda trees that bloom in spring. The city is rich in history, with sites like the Union Buildings, which house the offices of the President, and the Voortrekker Monument, honoring the pioneers who traveled into the interior of South Africa.
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Fashion
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $116.23
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $57.93
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $42.78
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $110.29
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.43
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,636
Food - Beverages
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.17
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.68
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $2.3
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.08
- CappuccinoUSD $2.14
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $9.17
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $38.19
- Fast Food ComboUSD $5.35
Food - Grocery
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $8.85
- Apples (1 kg)USD $1.75
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.64
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.72
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.77
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.61
- Onions (1 kg)USD $1.43
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.25
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.28
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $6.11
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $3.83
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $5.7
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $8.25
- Dozen EggsUSD $2.2
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.77
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.15
- Milk (1 litre)USD $1.39
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $55.89
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $439.28
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $448.83
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $906.35
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $954.96
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $70.75
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $48.13
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $10.07
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $7.57
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $277.51
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $4,256
Transportation
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $3.07
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.53
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $22,308
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $7.64
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $74.48
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $25,556
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $3.43
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $65.24
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $144.49