The building cost per square meter in SA in 2024
The average cost of building a property in South Africa varies according to province. Here is the average cost per square meter:
Western Cape — R13 150
Eastern Cape — R10 890
Gauteng — R13 330
KwaZulu Natal — R14 860
Free State — R11 290
Northern Cape — R10 370
Mpumalanga — R9 190
Limpopo — R8 450
North West — R7 980
- Based on the list, the most expensive province in which to build a home is Kwa-Zulu Natal, with an average cost of R2.17 million for a standard 3-bedroom and R1.34 million for a 2-bedroom house.
- Gauteng is in second place with an average cost of 1.94 million for a 3-bedroom house.
- The Western Cape is in third place with an average R1.92 million for a three-bedroom house.
- North West and Limpopo are the most affordable regions.
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