What is the building cost per square meter in SA in 2025?
The average cost of building a property in South Africa varies according to province. Here is the average cost per square meter:
Western Cape — R 14 800
Eastern Cape — R12 300
Gauteng — R15 000
KwaZulu Natal — R16 700
Free State — R12 700
Northern Cape — R11 800
Mpumalanga — R10 400
Limpopo — R9 600
North West — R9 100
- Based on the list, the most expensive province in which to build a home is Kwa-Zulu Natal, with an estimated cost of R2 505 000.
- Gauteng is in second place with an estimated cost of R2 250 000.
- The Western Cape is in third place with an estimated cost of R2 220 000.
- North West and Limpopo are the most affordable regions.
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