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Cost of living in Edenvale
Rent, everyday prices and the gross salary you may need to cover living costs in Edenvale.
One person, a month
ZAR 11,548
Living costs excluding rent
Family of four, a month
ZAR 38,634
Living costs excluding rent
One-bedroom rent, centre
ZAR 11,810
A month
Gross salary, one person
ZAR 324,000
to cover living costs in Edenvale
Edenvale's cost of living at a glance
Edenvale is among the more expensive cities in South Africa and one of the most expensive cities in Africa. The estimated monthly costs for a single person in Edenvale are ZAR 11,548, excluding rent. Living costs for a family of four are ZAR 38,634 a month, excluding rent.
A single person in Edenvale may need a gross salary of at least ZAR 324,000 a year to cover estimated living costs, renting a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre and saving nothing.
One person's monthly costs
Numbeo household estimate in ZAR, with the rent of a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre
Source: Numbeo, 1 June 2026.
How Edenvale compares
One person's monthly costs in Edenvale, excluding rent, are about the same as in the typical city in South Africa and 21.9% lower than in the typical city worldwide.
Where Edenvale ranks
In South Africa
5th of 15
One person's monthly costs including rent, most expensive first.
In Africa
11th of 92
Cities in Africa with a Numbeo estimate, most expensive first.
Worldwide
41st percentile
Costs the same as or more than 41% of 1,942 cities: a relatively affordable city.
One-bedroom rent, centre
5th of 15
Cities in South Africa, most expensive first.
Monthly costs against the typical city
- Edenvale
- Typical national city
- Typical city worldwide
Tap a line or a table row to read its three amounts.
| Monthly cost | Edenvale | Typical national city | Typical city worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | ZAR 11,810 | ZAR 7,946 +48.6% | ZAR 12,173 −3.0% |
| Groceries | ZAR 3,125 | ZAR 3,121 +0.1% | ZAR 4,606 −32.2% |
| Eating out | ZAR 1,809 | ZAR 1,809 0.0% | ZAR 2,593 −30.2% |
| Transport | ZAR 394 | ZAR 896 −56.0% | ZAR 656 −40.0% |
| Utilities | ZAR 3,230 | ZAR 2,809 +15.0% | ZAR 2,863 +12.8% |
| Leisure | ZAR 837 | ZAR 739 +13.2% | ZAR 1,016 −17.7% |
| Total excluding rent | ZAR 11,548 | ZAR 11,548 0.0% | ZAR 14,781 −21.9% |
| Total including rent | ZAR 23,358 | ZAR 21,123 +10.6% | ZAR 27,430 −14.8% |
Typical = the median of 15 cities in South Africa and 1,942 cities worldwide.
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Explore prices in Edenvale
The average price for each item, and the range from the lowest to the highest price people have reported.
Renting in Edenvale
Edenvale is the 5th most expensive city in South Africa for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre. The closest-priced city in South Africa is Paarl.
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs ZAR 11,810 a month.
Outside the centre, a one-bedroom apartment typically costs ZAR 9,842 a month.
A one-bedroom apartment in the centre is around 20% more expensive to rent than one outside the centre.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment in the city centre Monthly rent | ZAR 11,810 | Not available |
| 1-bed apartment outside the centre Monthly rent | ZAR 9,842 | ZAR 7,873– |
| 3-bed apartment in the city centre Monthly rent | ZAR 17,715 | Not available |
| 3-bed apartment outside the centre Monthly rent | ZAR 17,059 | ZAR 11,810– |
| Price per m² in the city centre | ZAR 3,075 | Not available |
| Price per m² outside the centre | ZAR 9,872 | ZAR 2,854– |
Cost of everyday items in Edenvale
Groceries in Edenvale are around 3% more expensive than the average for South Africa, while eating out is around 2% more expensive than the country average.
A litre of milk typically costs ZAR 20.49.
A 500g loaf of fresh white bread typically costs ZAR 17.05.
A pack of 20 cigarettes typically costs ZAR 53.28.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Milk, 1 litre | ZAR 20.49 | ZAR 15.74– |
| Fresh white bread, 500g | ZAR 17.05 | ZAR 12.30– |
| Eggs, 12 large | ZAR 38.69 | ZAR 23.61– |
| Local cheese, 1kg | ZAR 146 | ZAR 96.40– |
| Chicken fillets, 1kg | ZAR 87.71 | ZAR 59.02– |
| Beef round, 1kg | ZAR 122 | ZAR 97.38– |
| Apples, 1kg | ZAR 30.17 | ZAR 19.67– |
| Oranges, 1kg | ZAR 28.85 | ZAR 12.79– |
| Potatoes, 1kg | ZAR 21.80 | ZAR 9.84– |
| Lettuce, 1 head | ZAR 20.00 | ZAR 14.76– |
| White rice, 1kg | ZAR 29.35 | ZAR 19.67– |
| Tomatoes, 1kg | ZAR 28.36 | ZAR 19.67– |
| Bananas, 1kg | ZAR 29.18 | ZAR 19.67– |
| Onions, 1kg | ZAR 28.53 | ZAR 14.76– |
| Water, 1.5 litre bottle | ZAR 18.85 | ZAR 13.77– |
| Mid-range bottle of wine | ZAR 88.53 | ZAR 59.02– |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 litre bottle | ZAR 26.40 | ZAR 19.35– |
| Imported beer, 0.33 litre bottle | ZAR 31.64 | ZAR 19.67– |
| Cigarettes, 20 pack | ZAR 53.28 | ZAR 48.20– |
Eating out in Edenvale
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ZAR 157 | ZAR 118– |
| Three-course meal for two | ZAR 689 | ZAR 492– |
| Fast food combo meal | ZAR 93.45 | ZAR 78.69– |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 litre draught | ZAR 39.35 | ZAR 29.51– |
| Imported beer, 0.33 litre bottle | ZAR 56.56 | ZAR 44.27– |
| Soft drink, 0.33 litre bottle | ZAR 18.69 | ZAR 14.76– |
| Water, 0.33 litre bottle | ZAR 13.77 | ZAR 9.84– |
| Cappuccino | ZAR 38.36 | ZAR 29.51– |
Transport in Edenvale
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| One-way public transport ticket | ZAR 78.69 | Not available |
| Monthly public transport pass | ZAR 394 | Not available |
| Gasoline, 1 litre | ZAR 22.13 | ZAR 20.49– |
| Taxi start | ZAR 4.92 | ZAR 4.92– |
| Taxi, per km | ZAR 12.79 | ZAR 11.80– |
| Taxi waiting, 1 hour | ZAR 236 | ZAR 118– |
| Volkswagen Golf, new | ZAR 579,677 | ZAR 571,705– |
| Toyota Corolla sedan, new | ZAR 483,972 | ZAR 406,709– |
Utilities in Edenvale
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment Monthly | ZAR 2,392 | ZAR 1,476– |
| Broadband internet Monthly | ZAR 618 | ZAR 476– |
| Mobile phone plan Monthly | ZAR 678 | ZAR 393– |
How is Edenvale for families?
A family of four with two adults and two children may need a gross household income of ZAR 866,000 a year in Edenvale, excluding childcare costs.
Private preschool or kindergarten typically costs ZAR 3,504 a month.
A three-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs ZAR 17,715 a month.
Edenvale scores 52/100 on Numbeo's safety index.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Family of four, excluding rent Monthly, Numbeo household estimate | ZAR 38,634 | Not applicable |
| Family of four, including rent Monthly, Numbeo household estimate | ZAR 56,349 | Not applicable |
| Private preschool or kindergarten Monthly | ZAR 3,504 | ZAR 1,968– |
| International primary school Annual | ZAR 141,721 | ZAR 77,966– |
Leisure and clothing in Edenvale
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Gym membership Monthly | ZAR 591 | ZAR 394– |
| Tennis court rental, 1 hour | ZAR 246 | ZAR 49.18– |
| Cinema ticket | ZAR 110 | ZAR 96.40– |
| Jeans | ZAR 886 | ZAR 649– |
| Summer dress from a chain store | ZAR 615 | ZAR 246– |
| Nike running shoes | ZAR 1,699 | ZAR 984– |
| Men's leather business shoes | ZAR 1,357 | ZAR 984– |
Source: Numbeo, 1 June 2026.
What salary do I need to live in Edenvale?
By combining Numbeo's living-cost estimates with the tax rates in South Africa, we can estimate the gross salary you would need to live in Edenvale. Use the calculator below to see how much you would need to live in Edenvale, and where your money goes.
Recommended gross salary
ZAR 324,100
Needed to support 1 adult and no children in Edenvale, living in a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre.
- Take-home pay
- ZAR 256,676
- Living costs
- ZAR 256,676
- Tax and contributions
- ZAR 67,424
Where your salary goes
- Living costsZAR 256,67679.2%
- Income tax and contributionsZAR 67,42420.8%
| Operator | Item | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | ZAR 324,100 | |
| − | Income tax and contributions | ZAR 67,424 |
| = | Take-home pay | ZAR 256,676 |
| − | Rent | ZAR 118,101 |
| − | Groceries | ZAR 37,498 |
| − | Eating out | ZAR 21,712 |
| − | Transport | ZAR 4,724 |
| − | Utilities | ZAR 38,759 |
| − | Leisure | ZAR 10,039 |
| − | Other estimated costs | ZAR 25,843 |
| = | Left over: savings target | ZAR 0 |
ZAR 324,100 gross salary modelled as one employment income gives a 20.8% effective tax rate and ZAR 67,424 estimated deductions a year. Use our salary tax calculator for a more detailed estimate.
What the estimate includes
- Rent for your housing choice and Numbeo's household living costs for your household size
- National income tax for 2026/27
- Employee social contributions, simplified
What it doesn't include
- Regional, state or local income tax
- Joint filing, partner income and household allowances
- Age, pension, expat-regime or special-residency rules
- Bonuses, benefits and other income
- Child care or school unless you choose it
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How each cost is worked out
Rent. The selected one-bedroom apartment outside the centre in Edenvale costs an estimated ZAR 9,842 per month. ZAR 9,842 per month × 12 months = ZAR 118,101 a year.
Groceries. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Edenvale spends an estimated ZAR 3,125 on groceries per month. ZAR 3,125 per month × 12 months = ZAR 37,498 a year.
Eating out. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Edenvale spends an estimated ZAR 1,809 on eating out per month. ZAR 1,809 per month × 12 months = ZAR 21,712 a year.
Transport. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Edenvale spends an estimated ZAR 394 on transport per month. ZAR 394 per month × 12 months = ZAR 4,724 a year.
Utilities. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Edenvale spends an estimated ZAR 3,230 on utilities per month. ZAR 3,230 per month × 12 months = ZAR 38,759 a year.
Leisure. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Edenvale spends an estimated ZAR 837 on leisure per month. ZAR 837 per month × 12 months = ZAR 10,039 a year.
Other estimated costs. Numbeo's household estimate for miscellaneous costs: this may include things like clothing, shoes and entertainment costs. ZAR 2,154 per month × 12 months = ZAR 25,843 a year.
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Tax estimate assumptions
Tax year 2026/27. One resident employee and one employment income are assumed. Tax year runs 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. Does not apply the primary tax rebate (R17,235), which effectively exempts the first ~R95,750 of income. No personal allowances, medical credits, or retirement fund deductions applied. UIF ceiling R17,712/month (R212,544/year) per SARS, unchanged since June 2021.
Important
This calculator gives an estimate of the income needed to cover living costs. It is not tax, legal or financial advice. It uses Numbeo prices as of 1 June 2026, South Africa's tax rules for 2026/27 and Wise exchange rates of 21 October 2026, and models one employment income. Check your figures with the salary tax calculator or the official rules in PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries / SARS.
Figures for 1 adult, outside the centre, no savings target.
Cost of living in Edenvale: common questions
Is Edenvale expensive to live in?
Edenvale is among the more expensive cities in South Africa and one of the most expensive cities in Africa.
A single person spends about ZAR 11,548 a month excluding rent, against ZAR 11,548 in the typical city in South Africa (the median of 15 cities, Numbeo, as of 1 June 2026).
Worldwide, Edenvale costs the same as or more than 41% of the 1,942 cities with a Numbeo household estimate, which makes it a relatively affordable city.
What salary do you need to live in Edenvale?
A single person may need a gross salary of at least ZAR 324,000 a year to cover estimated living costs in Edenvale, renting a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre and saving nothing.
This is an estimate from Numbeo prices as of 1 June 2026 and South Africa's tax rules for 2026/27. Use the salary calculator to add your household, housing and a savings target.
How much is rent in Edenvale?
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs ZAR 11,810 a month, and ZAR 9,842 outside the centre, according to Numbeo averages as of 1 June 2026.
A three-bedroom apartment costs about ZAR 17,715 a month in the centre and ZAR 17,059 outside it.
Edenvale is the 5th most expensive city in South Africa for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre.
How much does a family spend in Edenvale?
A family of four spends about ZAR 38,634 a month on living costs excluding rent, or ZAR 56,349 including rent, according to Numbeo's household estimate as of 1 June 2026.
With two adults earning and a three-bedroom home outside the centre, the household may need a gross income of ZAR 866,000 a year, excluding childcare costs.
Private preschool or kindergarten typically costs ZAR 3,504 a month per child.
How does Edenvale compare with South Africa's other cities?
Edenvale ranks 5th of 15 cities in South Africa for one person's monthly costs including rent, where 1st is the most expensive.
Excluding rent, one person's costs are about the same as in the typical city in South Africa.
Where this data comes from
- Living costs and prices
- Numbeo, snapshot of 1 June 2026
- Exchange rates
- Wise mid-market rates, 21 October 2026
- Tax rules
- Expatica salary tax calculator, South Africa 2026/27
- Locations and population
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 1 October 2026
- Regions for continent ranks
- UN M49 regions
Important
All amounts are indicative estimates, not quotes or financial advice. Numbeo's prices are reported by users, so coverage and recency vary by city: check rents and prices locally before you commit to a move.
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How living costs and salaries are calculated
- Your household size (adults and children, one to six people) picks Numbeo's household estimate for groceries, eating out, transport, utilities, leisure and rent.
- Rent is replaced by the price of a one-bedroom apartment (one or two people) or a three-bedroom apartment (three or more), in or outside the centre. A flatshare, for one adult without children, is a third of a three-bedroom home.
- "Other estimated costs" is Numbeo's household total less the named categories, not a separately reported price. Where a total is below its own categories, we use the categories, and a larger household's costs other than rent are never lower than a smaller household's.
- Child care and school are optional: preschool uses the city's monthly price for each child, international primary school its annual fee spread over 12 months. Children's ages, eligibility and public provision are not modelled.
- The salary is the gross income that leaves these costs, plus your savings target, after tax under Expatica's rules for South Africa (2026/27). One adult has one employment income; two adults are two earners splitting it evenly, with no joint filing or household allowances. What the tax model covers is listed with the result.
- Numbeo's figures are in US dollars, converted with one set of Wise mid-market rates. Without them, amounts stay in US dollars and no salary is estimated.
How cities are compared and matched
- A typical city is the median of one person's monthly costs across the 15 cities in South Africa in this guide and across the 1,942 cities worldwide with a Numbeo household estimate. Each row is its own median, so the rows do not add up.
- Ranks put the most expensive city first, and equal estimates share a rank. The worldwide percentile is the share of those 1,942 cities whose one-person monthly total, rent included, is the same or lower than Edenvale's.
- Nearby cities are places in this guide, possibly across a border, by straight-line distance between GeoNames location points.
- Comparable cities are in the same GeoNames population band (under 100,000, 100,000–499,999, 500,000–999,999, or 1 million and above; a neighbouring band, labelled, when a band has too few countries), one per country, outside South Africa and not already listed as nearby. Population years and boundaries vary, so the bands are rough size guides.
- The match score compares a single person's costs excluding rent and the rent of a central one-bedroom apartment. For each, we divide the lower city's price by the higher; the score is the square root of the two ratios multiplied together, × 100. If both prices are 80% of the other city's, the match is 80%; if both are twice as high, 50%. It measures how close the costs are, not which city is cheaper or how alike they are to live in.