Cost of Living in Pretoria
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Pretoria, South Africa.
Overall, the cost of living in Pretoria is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 17 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)21
Groceries index19
Dining out index17
Transport index14
Utilities index16
Median annual salary$10,678
Minimum wage$1.25/hr
Est. monthly childcare$311
Est. monthly healthcare premium$80
YoY inflation5.3%
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