Overall Score
2.1
100 USD = 1,921.91 ZAR
Overall Score
2.1
- Air quality: 81 US AQI Moderate. Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Religious
- Population: 1,300,000 people
- GDP: $5,105 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 11 Mbps
- Best wireless: STC
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: It is customary to tip good service in South Africa. An acceptable amount is 10-15%. If you have six or more in your party, restaurants will generally add a gratuity to your bill.
- Apartment listings: La Mudi
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best coffee 24/7: Perch
- Best taxi: Uber
- Online electronics shop: Takealot
- Best hospital: Advanced Soweto Day Hospital
- Best short-haul air carrier: KLM
- Best intl air carrier: KLM
- Monthly costs for expat: $1200
- Monthly costs for family: $2500
- Monthly costs for local: $700
- Meal: $11
- Small Cola: $1.8
- Beer 1 Pint: $5.5
- Coffee: $4.5
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