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Cost of Living in Tembisa - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $592 (excluding rent), and $1,005 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,425 (excluding rent), and $2,168 including rent.
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๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.46 Rย 139
$4.99 Rย 81.8
$16.64 Rย 273
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.01 Rย 558
$24.09 Rย 395
$68.0 Rย 1,115
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.78 Rย 78.4
$3.85 Rย 63.1
$5.49 Rย 90.1
Cappuccino
$2.12 Rย 34.69
$1.14 Rย 18.77
$3.15 Rย 51.6
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.03 Rย 16.91
$0.80 Rย 13.06
$1.71 Rย 28.12
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 Rย 12.50
$0.54 Rย 8.86
$1.35 Rย 22.15
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.28 Rย 37.39
$1.14 Rย 18.70
$3.14 Rย 51.4
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.55 Rย 41.76
$1.70 Rย 27.84
$4.24 Rย 69.6
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.10 Rย 18.02
$0.82 Rย 13.39
$1.74 Rย 28.54
White Bread (500g)
$1.00 Rย 16.39
$0.64 Rย 10.50
$1.25 Rย 20.52
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.57 Rย 25.67
$1.10 Rย 17.97
$2.30 Rย 37.71
Eggs
$2.41 Rย 39.56
$1.32 Rย 21.72
$3.98 Rย 65.3
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.85 Rย 129
$5.14 Rย 84.2
$13.34 Rย 219
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.63 Rย 75.9
$2.83 Rย 46.48
$7.24 Rย 119
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.65 Rย 109
$4.97 Rย 81.5
$9.70 Rย 159
Apples (1kg)
$1.65 Rย 27.08
$1.08 Rย 17.67
$2.20 Rย 36.00
Banana (1kg)
$1.48 Rย 24.34
$0.97 Rย 15.90
$2.43 Rย 39.91
Oranges (1kg)
$1.53 Rย 25.10
$0.74 Rย 12.14
$2.84 Rย 46.55
Tomato (1kg)
$1.57 Rย 25.70
$0.98 Rย 16.12
$2.10 Rย 34.48
Potato (1kg)
$1.37 Rย 22.53
$0.57 Rย 9.41
$2.30 Rย 37.65
Onion (1kg)
$1.20 Rย 19.62
$0.55 Rย 9.08
$1.94 Rย 31.79
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.09 Rย 17.86
$0.63 Rย 10.35
$1.43 Rย 23.37
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.95 Rย 15.61
$0.68 Rย 11.13
$1.42 Rย 23.26
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.77 Rย 45.51
$2.50 Rย 40.96
$3.61 Rย 59.2
Wine (Bottle)
$5.59 Rย 91.7
$3.78 Rย 62.0
$13.14 Rย 215
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.32 Rย 21.67
$0.85 Rย 14.02
$2.18 Rย 35.69
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.72 Rย 28.24
$1.04 Rย 16.97
$2.87 Rย 47.06
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.62 Rย 26.65
$0.66 Rย 10.82
$1.62 Rย 26.65
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.15 Rย 18.90
$0.93 Rย 15.19
$2.31 Rย 37.81
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.88 Rย 14.48
$0.52 Rย 8.50
$1.61 Rย 26.45
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.01 Rย 65.8
$2.79 Rย 45.68
$5.57 Rย 91.4
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.24 Rย 20.36
$1.16 Rย 19.07
$1.38 Rย 22.62
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.3K Rย 349.9K
$17.4K Rย 284.8K
$28.1K Rย 460.4K
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.7K Rย 388.4K
$19.4K Rย 318.7K
$30.5K Rย 500.8K
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$117 Rย 1,914
$71.9 Rย 1,179
$194 Rย 3,174
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$35.55 Rย 583
$13.32 Rย 218
$68.0 Rย 1,116
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$40.95 Rย 672
$30.28 Rย 497
$55.1 Rย 903
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$31.18 Rย 511
$18.01 Rย 295
$42.18 Rย 692
Cinema Ticket
$6.87 Rย 113
$5.15 Rย 84.5
$11.45 Rย 188
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$196 Rย 3,216
$112 Rย 1,829
$265 Rย 4,343
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,346 Rย 71.3K
$2,688 Rย 44.1K
$7,280 Rย 119.4K
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$49.67 Rย 815
$33.12 Rย 543
$66.2 Rย 1,086
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.84 Rย 539
$12.56 Rย 206
$51.4 Rย 843
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.6 Rย 1,470
$51.0 Rย 836
$142 Rย 2,321
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$80.5 Rย 1,320
$45.17 Rย 741
$124 Rย 2,037
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$370 Rย 6,066
$228 Rย 3,733
$413 Rย 6,766
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$337 Rย 5,531
$255 Rย 4,178
$453 Rย 7,428
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$679 Rย 11.1K
$443 Rย 7,267
$831 Rย 13.6K
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$694 Rย 11.4K
$506 Rย 8,306
$858 Rย 14.1K
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$625 Rย 10.3K
$440 Rย 7,220
$706 Rย 11.6K
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$568 Rย 9,322
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11.51
10
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Last update: January 11, 2026

Tembisa Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

Download
201
Mbps
Upload
29
Mbps
Latency
18
ms

Fixed Broadband

Download
58
Mbps
Upload
45
Mbps
Latency
8
ms
The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.
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Cost of Living in Tembisa - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tembisa compare on affordability for travelers, expats, and digital nomads?
Compared with Johannesburgโ€™s downtown core or coastal hubs, Tembisa often feels like better value for day-to-day living. You can find a mix of housing options that fit different budgets, from simple apartments to more secure complexes, with space to spread out if youโ€™re used to a quieter pace. For work or travel, the area is accessible by major roads and public transport routes to surrounding commercial centers. Cost of Living in Tembisa, South Africa tends to be modest in essentials like groceries and casual meals, which helps your budget go further. Plan a longer stay by exploring a few neighborhoods first to judge safety and ambience. Tip: Start with weekend strolls to feel the rhythm of the area.
What does daily life look like in Tembisa for housing search, food options, transport, and errands?
Daily life in Tembisa blends local markets, practical services, and space to move around without the high price tag of bigger cities. When searching housing, look for secure complexes or flats along main transport arteries; visiting on a weekend and asking current residents helps gauge safety and maintenance. For groceries and meals, youโ€™ll have access to supermarkets and informal stalls with fresh produce โ€“ try several spots to compare quality and value. Getting around is flexible: minibuses, taxis, and ride-hail apps cover the area, with walking options in nearby neighborhoods. Tembisa, South Africa living cost remains contained, which makes budgeting straightforward. Tip: plan errands by clustering them to save trips.
What influences quality of life and how can you budget and plan for seasons, neighborhoods, and daily routines?
Quality of life comes from balance, not grand plans. Pick neighborhoods that offer safety, easy access to work or co-working spaces, and nearby shops, parks, and medical services. Build a simple budgeting framework: anchor housing, then daily essentials, then discretionary picks, with regular reviews to spot underused subscriptions or waste. In Tembisa, youโ€™ll often save by cooking at home, buying in bulk at local markets, and choosing transit options suited to your schedule. Seasonality mainly affects travel and outdoor plans โ€“ plan flexible days for heat or rain and pick amenities that shield you from extreme weather. Tip: rotate errands to reduce trips and time on the road.
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