Town in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Cost of living in Jeffreys Bay
How much a month costs in Jeffreys Bay
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,020–1,620 (R17,000–27,000).
Prices in Jeffreys Bay
Typical 2026 ranges in ZAR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ZAR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | R6,500–12,000 | $390–720 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | R4,500–8,500 | $270–510 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | R200–400 | $12–24 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | R1,000–2,400 | $60–144 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | R55–100 | $3.3–6.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | R170–330 | $10.2–19.8 |
| Cappuccino | R30–48 | $1.8–2.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | R35–60 | $2.1–3.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | R350–800 | $21–48 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | R200–450 | $12–27 |
Value for money: 76/100
A value score of 76/100 means Jeffreys Bay gives more quality of life per dollar than 75% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 67/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 13 places we cover in South Africa.
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Cost of living across South Africa
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffreys Bay | $1,020–1,620 | 76/100 |
| Port Elizabeth | $1,080–1,680 | 71/100 |
| Knysna | $1,140–1,800 | 69/100 |
| Durban | $1,200–1,920 | 61/100 |
| Pretoria | $1,200–1,920 | 56/100 |
| Hermanus | $1,320–2,040 | 57/100 |
| Plettenberg Bay | $1,320–2,040 | 60/100 |
| Stellenbosch | $1,440–2,160 | 51/100 |
| Johannesburg | $1,440–2,280 | 32/100 |
| Umhlanga | $1,440–2,280 | 52/100 |
| Franschhoek | $1,560–2,400 | 43/100 |
| Cape Town | $1,680–2,520 | 26/100 |
| Kruger National Park | $1,800–3,000 | 32/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Jeffreys Bay
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Jeffreys Bay?
About $540–780 on a lean budget, $1,020–1,620 for a comfortable month and $2,100–3,600 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Jeffreys Bay?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs R6,500–12,000 ($390–720) a month in the center and R4,500–8,500 ($270–510) outside it.
How much does food cost in Jeffreys Bay?
A local meal is R55–100 ($3.3–6.0); a mid-range restaurant is R170–330 ($10.2–19.8) per person.
Is South Africa expensive?
Prices in South Africa are about 42% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Jeffreys Bay Tourism
- Airports Company South Africa
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.