Pretoria travel budget

Pretoria: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Pretoria

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Pretoria for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 31 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.2 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 957* (18102 ZAR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 71 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 7.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 2180* (41258 ZAR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 79 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 3213* (60802 ZAR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Pretoria compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Pretoria in 2025 is 47% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Pretoria in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Pretoria by expense type

Restaurant budget in Pretoria

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Pretoria is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.5/person
($ 5.1 to $ 16)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 18/person
($ 12 to $ 35)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.6/person
($ 4 to $ 5.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.4 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.2
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Pretoria

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Pretoria is 65% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Pretoria (compared to United States)15915923323332632616816823823874746868919142427676United StatesPretoria2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house020406080100120140160180200220240260280300320340360
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 48/night
($ 20 to $ 99)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 74/night
($ 22 to $ 196)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 68/night
($ 24 to $ 401)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 28 to $ 330)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 326
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 52 to $ 471)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 525
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 42/month
($ 20 to $ 93)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 92/month
($ 24 to $ 691)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 65/month
($ 19 to $ 149)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 76/month
($ 30 to $ 262)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
Family room
Family room
$ 126/month
($ 31 to $ 710)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207

Supermarket food budget in Pretoria

On average, the price of supermarket food in Pretoria is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 4.3)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.6/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 6.8)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Pretoria

On average, the price of transport in Pretoria is 22% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Pretoria (compared to United States)2.62.61.81.81174742.62.61.41.41.31.32626United StatesPretoriaBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire05101520253035404550556065707580
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.6/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.4
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 26/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 39)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 74

Leisure activity budget in Pretoria

On average, budget for leisure activities in Pretoria is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.1/ticket
($ 5.6 to $ 8.5)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 11/hr
($ 6.8 to $ 15)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Pretoria

On average, shopping budget in Pretoria is 34% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.1/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 4.7)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 50
($ 35 to $ 69)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 33
($ 20 to $ 47)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Cape Town
London → Cape Town
London → Cape Town
$ 1316
(fair price: $ 1012)
Melbourne → Cape Town
Melbourne → Cape Town
Melbourne → Cape Town
$ 1520
(fair price: $ 1264)
Montreal → Cape Town
Montreal → Cape Town
Montreal → Cape Town
$ 1262
(fair price: $ 1129)
Edinburgh → Cape Town
Edinburgh → Cape Town
Edinburgh → Cape Town
$ 1079
(fair price: $ 934)
Dublin → Cape Town
Dublin → Cape Town
Dublin → Cape Town
$ 942
(fair price: $ 829)
Sydney → Cape Town
Sydney → Cape Town
Sydney → Cape Town
$ 1486
(fair price: $ 1271)



About this information on the cost of living in Pretoria

The information about the cost of living in Pretoria shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Pretoria was updated on 10-11-2024.

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