Cost of Living in Polokwane

South Africa

Cost of Living in Polokwane

Limpopo

Last updated:September 4, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg
$1.59
Bananas 1kg
$1.50
Beef 1kg
$5.47
Bread 500g
$0.82
Chicken Breast 1kg
$2.60
Cigarettes (20 pack)
$2.60
Coca-Cola 2L
$0.91
Domestic Beer 500mL
$1.08
Eggs (12)
$2.08
Imported Beer 330mL
$1.24
lettuce
Lettuce 1kg
$1.02
Local Cheese 1kg
$4.99
Milk 1L
$0.93
onion
Onions 1kg
$1.18
Oranges 1kg
$1.46
Potatoes 1kg
$1.26
Rice 1kg
$1.62
Tomatoes 1kg
$1.31
Water 1.5L
$0.73
Wine Bottle
$4.75

Restaurants & Dining

Beer
$1.77
Coffee
$2.11
Inexpensive Meal
$4.52
Mid-Range Meal
$36.00
Soda (Restaurant)
$0.82
Water
$0.73

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)
$246.04
1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)
$173.14
3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)
$394.02
3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)
$338.19

Transportation

Car
$9,976.00
Gasoline 1L
$1.20
Monthly Pass
$24.00
One-way Ticket
$3.14
Taxi (per km)
$0.93
Taxi Start
$0.82
Taxi Waiting (1 hour)
$3.88

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²
$115.42
Internet
$43.05
Phone Plan
$35.69

Entertainment

cinema
Cinema
$7.83
Gym
$21.46
Theater
$16.00

Personal Carepersonal care

Deodorant
$1.90
Haircut
$6.00
Shampoo
$3.04
Toilet Paper
$2.31
Toothpaste
$1.19

Clothing & Shoesclothing

Dress
$32.90
Jeans
$42.90
Leather Shoes
$69.90
sneakers
Sneakers
$68.95

Healthcare

Antibiotics
$24.00
Cold Medicine
$9.00
Doctor Visit
$30.00

Education

International School
$1,312.19
Preschool
$164.02

Other Expenses

Average Salary
$1,357.75
Laundry Detergent
$6.00
Microwave
$146.00
TV
$373.00

Total Monthly Cost

$2,033

Overview

Airbnb Rent
$1,637

Median rent based on analysis of 58 apartments in September

Minimum$678
Maximum$4,394
Groceries
$139
Food Outside
$216
Base Cost
$41
Data Sources
NumbeoExpatistan

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