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Cost of Living in Groot-Brakrivier

Groot-Brakrivier, Western Cape, South Africa · Population 10,619

▼ -16% vs South Africa average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)R8,122 ($446)
Couple, monthlyR14,518 ($798)
Family of four, monthlyR18,874 ($1,037)

Estimated Prices in Groot-Brakrivier

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantR83.54 ($4.59)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeR334 ($18.36)per meal
CappuccinoR25.06 ($1.38)each
Monthly groceries (single person)R1,894 ($104)per month
Monthly public transport passR306 ($16.83)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentR808 ($44.37)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)R234 ($12.85)per month
Fitness club membershipR234 ($12.85)per month
Cinema ticketR61.26 ($3.37)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreR3,669 ($202)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreR2,553 ($140)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreR7,658 ($421)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Groot-Brakrivier is R18,018 ($990) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of R8,122 ($446) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly R10,558 ($580) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (R2,553 ($140)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Groot-Brakrivier

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Nearby Cities

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22 km away · Western Cape

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51 km away · Western Cape

Dysselsdorp

56 km away · Western Cape

Knysna

75 km away · Western Cape

Riversdale

89 km away · Western Cape

Plettenberg Bay

105 km away · Western Cape

Swellendam

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Other Major Cities in South Africa

Johannesburg

Gauteng · pop. 4,803,262

R12,087 ($664) / mo

Cape Town

Western Cape · pop. 4,770,313

R10,485 ($576) / mo

Soweto

Gauteng · pop. 1,271,628

R10,485 ($576) / mo

Gqeberha

Eastern Cape · pop. 967,677

R9,691 ($532) / mo

Katlehong

Gauteng · pop. 797,031

R9,691 ($532) / mo

Pretoria

Gauteng · pop. 741,651

R9,691 ($532) / mo

Pietermaritzburg

KwaZulu-Natal · pop. 618,536

R9,691 ($532) / mo

Durban

KwaZulu-Natal · pop. 595,061

R9,691 ($532) / mo

Living in Groot-Brakrivier

Groot-Brakrivier is one of the key cities in South Africa. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is R8,122 ($446), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around R2,553 ($140) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to R18,874 ($1,037) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately R14,518 ($798) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Groot-Brakrivier is R18,018 ($990). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least R10,558 ($580) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Groot-Brakrivier expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated R8,122 ($446) per month in Groot-Brakrivier including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for South Africa.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Groot-Brakrivier?
A net salary of around R10,558 ($580) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Groot-Brakrivier with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Groot-Brakrivier is R18,018 ($990).
How much is rent in Groot-Brakrivier?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated R3,669 ($202) per month in the city centre and R2,553 ($140) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about R7,658 ($421).
Is Groot-Brakrivier cheaper than South Africa on average?
Yes — Groot-Brakrivier is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the South Africa average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Groot-Brakrivier?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at R1,894 ($104) in Groot-Brakrivier. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about R84 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around R25 ($1).
How do transport costs in Groot-Brakrivier compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Groot-Brakrivier is estimated at R306 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Groot-Brakrivier are estimates based on South Africa national averages adjusted for city size (population 10,619). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.