PRICES IN SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa is a beautiful country located in southern Africa. It borders Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe to the north, and Mozambique and Eswatini to the northeast. The population exceeds 64 million people. It covers an area of 1,220,000 km². The main challenges facing South Africa are related to the uneven distribution of income among the local population and high unemployment.
The average salary in South Africa in 2025 is 28,220 South African rand per month ($1,535). Skilled foreign workers often have higher incomes. The national minimum wage in South Africa in 2025 is 27.58 rand per hour or 4,800 rand per month, which at the current exchange rate corresponds to $1.5 and $260.
Note. At the current (official) exchange rate, 1 South African rand is equivalent to 0.05 dollar/euro.
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in South Africa in 2025.
PRICES IN SOUTH AFRICA IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 19.51 R/0.94 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 17.64 R/0.85 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 28.05 R/1.35 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 40.64 R/1.95 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 134.45 R/6.46 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 81.64 R/3.92 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 27.04 R/1.30 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 25.34 R/1.22 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 25.99 R/1.25 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 27.16 R/1.30 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 21.70 R/1.04 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 23.43 R/1.13 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 18.50 R/0.89 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.92 R/0.81 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 85.00 R/4.08 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 23.84 R/1.14 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 30.11 R/1.45 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 52.00 R/2.50 € |
Important. The population of South Africa has average incomes, and housing and food prices are quite reasonable.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 30.00 R/1.44 € |
| Monthly pass | 800.00 R/38.42 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 19.00 R/0.91 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 22.97 R/1.10 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 1,993.49 R/95.73 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 570.83 R/27.41 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 733.20 R/35.21 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 572.74 R/27.50 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 180.96 R/8.69 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 120.00 R/5.76 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 863.39 R/41.46 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 552.59 R/26.54 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 1,652.31 R/79.35 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 1,403.93 R/67.42 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 175.00 R/8.40 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35.00 R/1.68 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45.00 R/2.16 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 8,064.97 R/387.29 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 16,133.80 R/774.76 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different cities.
The income tax rate in South Africa varies from 18 to 45%, and unemployment reaches 35%. Finding unskilled work in South Africa is practically impossible, as this niche is completely filled by Africans. The local Ministry of Internal Affairs publishes an annual list of professions in short supply specifically to attract migrant workers. There is demand for medical workers, IT specialists, builders, and engineers in various fields.
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