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Cheaper overall| Expense | Johannesburg | Pietermaritzburg | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.63 | $5.41 | Pietermaritzburg |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $26.52 | $21.62 | Pietermaritzburg |
| Cappuccino | $1.99 | $1.62 | Pietermaritzburg |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $150 | $123 | Pietermaritzburg |
| Monthly public transport pass | $24.31 | $19.82 | Pietermaritzburg |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $64.09 | $52.26 | Pietermaritzburg |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $18.56 | $15.14 | Pietermaritzburg |
| Fitness club membership | $18.56 | $15.14 | Pietermaritzburg |
| Cinema ticket | $4.86 | $3.96 | Pietermaritzburg |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $319 | $247 | Pietermaritzburg |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $222 | $172 | Pietermaritzburg |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $666 | $516 | Pietermaritzburg |
| Total single-person budget | $664 | $532 | Pietermaritzburg |
| Average net salary | $1,430 | $1,166 |
Pietermaritzburg is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Johannesburg runs about $664 versus $532 in Pietermaritzburg — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg · Full cost of living in Pietermaritzburg