🇿🇦 South Africa · #374 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Pretoria

Close to the South Africa average

Ranked #374 of 538 cities · More expensive than 30.5% of cities worldwide

Compared to South Africa average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Pretoria

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom ZAR 5,858/mo ≈ $361 ZAR 4,394/mo ≈ $271 25%
3-Bedroom ZAR 10,206/mo ≈ $629 ZAR 7,655/mo ≈ $472 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.9% Average
Rent
-2.0% Average
Groceries
-0.7% Average
Restaurants
-2.5% Average
Purchasing Power
-4.8% Average

Living in Pretoria: What to Expect

Pretoria is average by global standards (ranked #374 of 538 cities). It is 1.9% more expensive than the South Africa average, based on 4 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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