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| Expense | Midrand | Soweto | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.10 | $5.81 | Midrand |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.40 | $23.26 | Midrand |
| Cappuccino | $1.53 | $1.74 | Midrand |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $116 | $132 | Midrand |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.70 | $21.32 | Midrand |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.30 | $56.20 | Midrand |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.28 | $16.28 | Midrand |
| Fitness club membership | $14.28 | $16.28 | Midrand |
| Cinema ticket | $3.74 | $4.26 | Midrand |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $230 | $271 | Midrand |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $160 | $188 | Midrand |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $480 | $565 | Midrand |
| Total single-person budget | $500 | $576 | Midrand |
| Average net salary | $1,100 | $1,254 |
Midrand is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Midrand runs about $500 versus $576 in Soweto — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Soweto 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 Soweto