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| Expense | Midrand | Gqeberha | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.10 | $5.41 | Midrand |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.40 | $21.62 | Midrand |
| Cappuccino | $1.53 | $1.62 | Midrand |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $116 | $123 | Midrand |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.70 | $19.82 | Midrand |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.30 | $52.26 | Midrand |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.28 | $15.14 | Midrand |
| Fitness club membership | $14.28 | $15.14 | Midrand |
| Cinema ticket | $3.74 | $3.96 | Midrand |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $230 | $247 | Midrand |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $160 | $172 | Midrand |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $480 | $516 | Midrand |
| Total single-person budget | $500 | $532 | Midrand |
| Average net salary | $1,100 | $1,166 |
Midrand is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Midrand runs about $500 versus $532 in Gqeberha — a difference of roughly 6%.
Salary-adjusted, Gqeberha 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 Midrand · Full cost of living in Gqeberha