Updated March 2026Real Estate Price (per m²) in South Africa (2026)
$1,300/m²
Ranked #1 of 30 • Global avg $4,923.333/m²
Central residential property in South Africa averages $1,300 per square metre, more affordable than the global average of $4,923/m².
Among the 30 economies tracked by NoodlePants, South Africa ranks #1 for price /m² — placing it firmly in the top tier.
A 75 m² apartment in this market would cost roughly $97,500 before fees and taxes.
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Where South Africa ranks among 30 countries
#1
South Africa
South Africa$1,300/m²
#2
Colombia
Colombia$1,500/m²
#3
Brazil
Brazil$1,700/m²
#4
Mexico
Mexico$1,900/m²
#5
India
India$2,100/m²
#6
Greece
Greece$2,200/m²
#7
Malaysia
Malaysia$2,300/m²
#8
Argentina
Argentina$2,400/m²
#9
Indonesia
Indonesia$2,600/m²
#10
Poland
Poland$2,700/m²
#11
Italy
Italy$3,100/m²
#12
Philippines
Philippines$3,200/m²
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