Cost of Living in East London
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South Africa

Cost of Living in East London

Eastern Cape

Last updated:April 1, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg
$1.38
Bananas 1kg
$1.45
Beef 1kg
$7.29
Bread 500g
$0.81
Chicken Breast 1kg
$4.04
Cigarettes (20 pack)
$2.62
Domestic Beer 500mL
$1.69
Eggs (12)
$2.03
Imported Beer 330mL
$2.52
lettuce
Lettuce 1kg
$0.89
Local Cheese 1kg
$7.42
Milk 1L
$1.01
onion
Onions 1kg
$1.41
Oranges 1kg
$1.37
Potatoes 1kg
$1.17
Rice 1kg
$1.26
Tomatoes 1kg
$1.41
Water 1.5L
$0.81
Wine Bottle
$4.65

Restaurants & Dining

Beer
$2.80
Coffee
$1.89
Inexpensive Meal
$5.60
Mid-Range Meal
$34.17
Soda (Restaurant)
$0.86
Water
$0.71

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)
$259.70
1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)
$250.59
3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)
$492.07
3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)
$539.91

Transportation

Gasoline 1L
$1.22
Monthly Pass
$21.19
One-way Ticket
$0.68
Taxi Start
$1.09

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²
$143.16
Internet
$43.67
Phone Plan
$29.80

Entertainment

cinema
Cinema
$3.55
Gym
$32.79
Tennis Court
$1.37

Clothing & Shoesclothing

Dress
$28.23
Jeans
$51.23
Leather Shoes
$83.82
sneakers
Sneakers
$103.86

Education

International School
$4,100.60
Preschool
$115.73

Other Expenses

Average Salary
$1,325.86

Total Monthly Cost

$1,296

Overview

Airbnb Rent
$868

Median rent based on analysis of 10 apartments in April

Minimum$544
Maximum$2,315
Groceries
$165
Food Outside
$177
Base Cost
$87
Data Sources
Numbeo

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