Cost of Living 2026

Utilities Price in South Africa (2026)

Utilities costs about $95.7 per 1 person, monthly ($95.70 / Rp1690120.85 IDR) in South Africa in 2026, about 21% above the Rp1391849.00 IDR world average. It is the #27 most expensive of 85 countries tracked by imhere (cheapest: Iran, priciest: Austria). Data updated 8 Aug 2026.

South Africa vs the world

CountryPriceNotes
South Africa$95.7 per 1 person, monthly$95.70 / Rp1690120.85 IDR
World averageRp1391849.00 IDR
World medianRp1167366.65 IDR
Cheapest: IranRp195326.40 IDRrank #85 of 85
Most expensive: AustriaRp3365294.47 IDRrank #1 of 85

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a monthly utility bill in South Africa?
A monthly utility bill costs about $95.7 per 1 person, monthly (Rp1690120.85 IDR) in South Africa in 2026.
Is a monthly utility bill expensive in South Africa?
It is the #27 most expensive of the 85 countries tracked by imhere, about 21% above the Rp1391849.00 IDR world average.
How much is that in US dollars?
A monthly utility bill in South Africa is about $95.70 per 1 person, monthly / Rp1690120.85 IDR.
Which country has the cheapest utilities?
The cheapest in this comparison is Iran at about Rp195326.40 IDR.
Which country has the most expensive utilities?
The most expensive is Austria at about Rp3365294.47 IDR.
How does the cost of living in South Africa compare?
The world average for a monthly utility bill is about Rp1391849.00 IDR and the median is Rp1167366.65 IDR - a quick way to judge local living costs before you travel.
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