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Cost of living in 🇿🇦 South Africa
A single person spends about €1,260 a month across the 1 city we track in South Africa, rent included.
Average monthly budget
€1,260
Average rent (1-bed)
€750
Median tech salary
€1,800
Cheapest city
🇿🇦 Cape Town
Cities in South Africa, cheapest first
| # | City | Monthly budget | Rent (1-bed) | Groceries | Tech pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇿🇦 Cape TownSouth Africa | €1,260 | €750 | €250 | €1,800 |
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