Cost of Living › City Comparison
Compare living costs side-by-side between any two South African cities. See which city gives you more for your salary.
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Based on estimated monthly costs for a single person, Kimberley is the most affordable at approximately R8,900/month, followed by Polokwane at R9,400/month. Cape Town is the most expensive at R15,100/month due to higher rent.
Use the tool above. Select your monthly salary, choose two cities, and instantly see a side-by-side breakdown of rent, food, transport, utilities, and your remaining disposable income in each city.
While PAYE tax is the same nationwide, your effective purchasing power varies dramatically. R25,000/month leaves R6,342 disposable in Cape Town but R12,542 in Kimberley — nearly double the spending power.