Somerset East, Eastern Cape, South Africa · Population 18,825
▼ -16% vs South Africa average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | R83.54 ($4.59) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | R334 ($18.36) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | R25.06 ($1.38) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | R1,894 ($104) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | R306 ($16.83) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | R808 ($44.37) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | R234 ($12.85) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | R234 ($12.85) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | R61.26 ($3.37) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | R3,669 ($202) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | R2,553 ($140) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | R7,658 ($421) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Somerset East 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.
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R9,691 ($532) / moSomerset East 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 Somerset East 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.