What is Apartment?
An apartment, flat, or unit, is a self-contained housing unit that occupies part of a building, generally on a single story.
How Much To Rent An Apartment In South Africa
A recent PayProp Rental survey indicated that South Africa’s average monthly property rental costs R7 778 per month. The Western Cape’s average rental is R9 185 per month – almost R1 500 more than the national average.
Where is the cheapest place to rent in South Africa?
Polokwane – 11% of monthly income spent on rent. Bloemfontein – 16% of monthly income spent on rent. Port Elizabeth – 17% of monthly income spent on rent. Johannesburg – 18% of monthly income spent on rent.
Can foreigners rent in South Africa?
If you are an undocumented foreigner in South Africa (in other words, no visa or a visa that has expired), a landlord cannot legally rent to you or they could face criminal charges in terms of the Immigration Act – including fines and sometimes, jail time.
How much do you need per month to live in South Africa?
You need about R15 000 – R20 000 per month to afford the basics. This also depends on your number of dependents, accommodation situation (living alone, sharing an apartment, and utilities), and lifestyle (gym membership, smoker, alcohol drinker, etc).
What is the minimum salary to buy a house in South Africa?
Research from Lightstone Property shows that the minimum salary to buy a home would be: R22 600 in the Western Cape, where the average property price is R680 000 (the most expensive out of all the provinces). R12 600 in the Eastern Cape, where the average property price is R380 000 (the lowest of all provinces).