George ranks 4th of 7 priced cities in South Africa on cost — $893 a month in essentials, 17% above East London, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,340 covers that 1.5×. 104 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at local municipality level. PM2.5 averages 6.2 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 13°C, Jan 21°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $364 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $424 |
| Groceries | $109 |
| Dining out | $225 |
| Utilities | $167 |
| Local transport | $28 |
| Essentials / mo | $893 |
| Avg net salary | $1,340 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $927 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $765 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in George, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.80 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $41.99 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.95 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.16 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.70 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.15 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.03 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.74 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.15 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.02 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.47 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.74 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.60 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.30 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.64 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.50 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.75 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.66 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.39 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.00 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass | $27.59 |
| Taxi start | $2.07 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.48 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.25 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $122.16 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $44.75 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.40 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $29.42 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
George has 104 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (local municipality level). That is the 3rd-highest of 10 South Africa cities we track. South Africa's national figure is 99.4, so George runs 5 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.8°C | 21.4°C | 77% | 41% | 49 mm |
| Feb | 20.6°C | 21.2°C | 77% | 37% | 43 mm |
| Mar | 19.6°C | 20°C | 78% | 46% | 50 mm |
| Apr | 17.3°C | 16.6°C | 76% | 43% | 38 mm |
| May | 15.8°C | 14.7°C | 75% | 46% | 39 mm |
| Jun | 14.4°C | 12.2°C | 70% | 40% | 48 mm |
| Jul | 13.3°C | 10.8°C | 70% | 36% | 42 mm |
| Aug | 13.5°C | 11.3°C | 72% | 37% | 38 mm |
| Sep | 14.6°C | 12.9°C | 74% | 47% | 65 mm |
| Oct | 16.4°C | 15.4°C | 75% | 47% | 50 mm |
| Nov | 17.5°C | 16.9°C | 75% | 47% | 50 mm |
| Dec | 19.4°C | 19.5°C | 75% | 43% | 39 mm |
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