The cost of living in the popular (with expatriates) parts of South Africa’s major cities is much the same as in cities in Australia, France, Germany, the UK and the US.
Food costs slightly less in South Africa than it does in the UK but prices are similar overall to those in most other western European countries, although you may need to modify your diet.
| Expense | Cost per Month |
| Housing | R 2,000 (Average) |
| Food | R 1, 500 |
| Entertainment & transport | R 5, 500 |
| Other | R 500 |
| Total per month | R 4, 500 |
| Expense | Cost |
| Books and Course fee | R 5, 000 (Annual; variable depending on course) |
| Medical cover | R 3, 600 (Annual; compulsory - Prosperity Health rates) |
| Clothing | R 2, 000 (Recommended for winter months in Johannesburg) |
| Settling in | R 1, 500 (Recommended for first arrival) |
| Deposit for rent | R 2, 000 (Applicable if renting an apartment) |
| Study permit renewal | R 425 (Applicable if a student needs to extend the study period) |
| Total | R 14, 525 |
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