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Cheaper overall| Expense | Cape Town | Pretoria | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.81 | $5.41 | Pretoria |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $23.26 | $21.62 | Pretoria |
| Cappuccino | $1.74 | $1.62 | Pretoria |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $132 | $123 | Pretoria |
| Monthly public transport pass | $21.32 | $19.82 | Pretoria |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $56.20 | $52.26 | Pretoria |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.28 | $15.14 | Pretoria |
| Fitness club membership | $16.28 | $15.14 | Pretoria |
| Cinema ticket | $4.26 | $3.96 | Pretoria |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $271 | $247 | Pretoria |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $188 | $172 | Pretoria |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $565 | $516 | Pretoria |
| Total single-person budget | $576 | $532 | Pretoria |
| Average net salary | $1,254 | $1,166 |
Pretoria is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cape Town runs about $576 versus $532 in Pretoria — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Cape Town leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Cape Town · Full cost of living in Pretoria