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Tembisa, South Africa

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$849
Retiree Score
73.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
14 facilities

Living in Tembisa township means navigating a public health system plagued by corruption. The local hospital serves a population of around 2.5 million people, but has faced repeated scandals - a 2025 investigation uncovered over R2 billion in looted funds through dodgy procurement contracts. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the health department's director suspended for "wholesale looting." While no one was killed in a 2025 hospital fire, the frequent service delivery challenges make Tembisa a poor choice for those seeking reliable medical care.

Can I afford Tembisa?

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Tembisa

You could save

2,151/mo

Savings Rate72%

Monthly Costs

Rent $204
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$645

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
72/100
Retiree Score
(i)
73/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
55/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets South Africa Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
14
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $2
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$2

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$2
Meal (Mid-range) $41
Cappuccino $2
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $58
Mobile Plan (mo) *$9
Gym (mo) *$15
Cinema Ticket *$5

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $164
1BR Outside (mo) *$312
3BR Center (mo) *$779
3BR Outside (mo) *$606

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
high
Expat Community
medium
Top Neighborhoods
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
518 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Tembisa has a population of approximately 463,109 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $511 per month in Tembisa, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $204/month.

The nearest airport to Tembisa is JNB, approximately 18km away.

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