Gauteng
2.9M people
Pretoria
South Africa's administrative capital offers a more relaxed pace than Johannesburg with beautiful jacaranda-lined streets. Good balance of urban amenities and suburban living.
Cost Breakdown
Detailed monthly costs across major categories
Housing
1 Bedroom Apartment (City Centre)R7500
3 Bedroom Apartment (City Centre)R13000
Price per m² to BuyR22000
Groceries
Milk (1L)R18
Bread (500g)R14
Eggs (12)R31
Chicken (1kg)R82
Transport
Taxi StartR11
Petrol (1L)R23
Monthly PassR800
Utilities
Basic (Electricity, Water, Gas)R1150
InternetR699
Mobile PlanR250
Healthcare
Doctor VisitR620
Dentist VisitR820
Pharmacy (Basic)R145
Entertainment
Gym MembershipR520
Cinema TicketR88
Restaurant (2 people)R230
Cost Trends
6-month historical data for Pretoria
Quality of Life Metrics
Index scores out of 100
Quality of Life70
Purchasing Power70
Safety50
Healthcare68
Cost of Living62
Traffic & Commute48
Pollution45
Climate75
Safety Index
50/ 100
Pretoria has a Moderate safety rating based on crime statistics and resident surveys.
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