Cost of living
Cost of living
Total monthly essentials: approximately €785/month for a single person in a 1-bedroom flat (rent + utilities + groceries + transit). District and lifestyle swing this 30–50% either way.
| Item | Monthly / item cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom flat, city centre | €500/mo | Stats SA ↗ |
| Rent per square metre | €8.00/m² | Stats SA ↗ |
| Utilities (85m² flat) | €70/mo | Stats SA ↗ |
| Public transport pass | €45/mo | Stats SA ↗ |
| Groceries, one person | €170/mo | Stats SA ↗ |
| Restaurant meal, average | €8 | Stats SA ↗ |
Climate
Climate
Monthly normals — high · low (°C)
Annual: 25.3° / 16.4° · 1004mm rainfall
Monthly rainfall (mm)
Hottest month typically Feb, coldest Jun. Values are station normals — actual weather varies year-to-year. Source: South African Weather Service — WMO normals ↗
Also in South Africa
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Moving to South Africa
Visa routes
Relevant residence permits. Full visa data on the South Africa country brief.
VisaRemote Work Visa (Digital Nomad)Non-South-African remote workers earning ZAR 650,976+/year from non-SA employers.VisaCritical Skills Work Visa (CSWV)Workers in occupations on the Critical Skills List.VisaGeneral Work VisaWorkers sponsored by SA employers for roles not on the Critical Skills List.VisaBusiness VisaForeign entrepreneurs investing in new or existing SA businesses.
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