Pretoria ranks 5th of 7 priced cities in South Africa on cost — $1,075 a month in essentials, 41% above East London, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,451 covers that 1.3×. 106 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at local municipality level. PM2.5 averages 15.7 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jun averages 12°C, Jan 23°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 | $404 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $456 |
| Groceries | $116 |
| Dining out | $190 |
| Utilities | $188 |
| Local transport | $177 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,075 |
| Avg net salary | $1,451 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $751 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $964 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Pretoria, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $36.71 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.40 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.25 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.55 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.30 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.06 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.85 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.26 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.10 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.92 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.47 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.08 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.06 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.86 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.72 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.71 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.34 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.36 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.29 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $4.65 |
| Monthly transit pass | $177.27 |
| Taxi start | $0.30 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.78 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.47 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $150.78 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $36.77 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $36.79 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $31.44 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.20 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Pretoria has 106 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (local municipality level). That is the 2nd-highest of 10 South Africa cities we track. South Africa's national figure is 99.4, so Pretoria runs 7 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 | 22.6°C | 22.9°C | 63% | 50% | 99 mm |
| Feb | 22.3°C | 22.8°C | 65% | 52% | 94 mm |
| Mar | 21.3°C | 21.2°C | 62% | 37% | 64 mm |
| Apr | 18.2°C | 17.2°C | 63% | 36% | 57 mm |
| May | 15.5°C | 13.1°C | 54% | 18% | 17 mm |
| Jun | 12.4°C | 9.1°C | 50% | 10% | 5 mm |
| Jul | 12.4°C | 8.9°C | 45% | 10% | 5 mm |
| Aug | 15.8°C | 12.4°C | 40% | 12% | 1 mm |
| Sep | 19.5°C | 16.7°C | 40% | 20% | 12 mm |
| Oct | 21.2°C | 19.3°C | 47% | 32% | 47 mm |
| Nov | 21.8°C | 20.9°C | 55% | 45% | 73 mm |
| Dec | 22.5°C | 22.6°C | 63% | 55% | 116 mm |
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