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south african life

General cost of living (as at Aug 08)

ZAR R1 equals:

Approximate cost in ZAR:

Nightlife, food and drink

South Africa is a wonderfully diverse and magical country just waiting to be explored - from unique safari experiences to beautiful beaches and coastal retreats. The Cape with its wine farms, the Drakensberg mountains, The Karoo and it's arid landscapes to many other fantastic places, this is a country with no comparison anywhere in the world. For ideas and information on leisure attractions in South Africa, please consult local newspapers, travel magazines and tourist guides, or make use of this website: www.southafrica.net

South Africa provides you with the opportunity to fully experience living and working in Africa. The country is well known for its friendly people, cultural diversity, high standard of living and its growing reputation as the number one location for international companies within the African continent.

South Africa's main cities are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein. Johannesburg is the financial capital with all the advantages of big city living - culture, food, history, entertainment - with very few of the disadvantages: it is a unique, exciting, vibrant and user friendly city. Public transport, though still in the process of being developed to first world standards, is generally reliable and the current city project to implement a public train (the Gautrain) system is well underway. Though most commuters drive their own cars, many use taxis as an easy way to move around the city and suburbs. Urban development trends have resulted in many offices springing up around suburban living areas, so commuting to and from work is most often a short car journey away.

South Africa is rapidly becoming the preferred location for skilled professionals seeking international opportunities while working within Africa with its unique challenges!