Cost of Living in South Africa

Explore city-level student budgets and compare options.

South Africa

Cheapest Cities in South Africa for Indian Students

City Monthly Cost Yearly Cost INR / year
Cape Town ZAR 8,748 ZAR 104,983 INR 617,401
Durban ZAR 6,613 ZAR 79,358 INR 466,698
Hartebeespoort ZAR 5,391 ZAR 64,702 INR 380,512
Johannesburg ZAR 7,151 ZAR 85,820 INR 504,702
Pretoria ZAR 7,339 ZAR 88,079 INR 517,989
Somerset West ZAR 7,153 ZAR 85,837 INR 504,801

Student Visa Financial Requirements in South Africa

Visa proof-of-funds requirements vary by visa type and intake. See visa guidance.

Part-Time Earning Potential in the South Africa

Students in South Africa can usually offset part of their monthly living expenses through part-time work, subject to visa rules and local wage rates.

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