Pretoria
administrative capital of South Africa located in the Gauteng province
Live & travel in Pretoria
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 26, 2025
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 51%
Embassies & consulates in Pretoria
138 missions from 137 countries
Embassy 104
High Commission 31
Apostolic Nunciature 1
Consulate 1
Liaison office 1
Where to eat in Pretoria
- Centurion Mall Express Sandwich BaronBudget
Shop 30A, Cnr Hendrik Verwoerd and Embankment, Centurion Mall, Centurion
- Kream RestaurantSplurge
283 Dey Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk
- La PentolaSplurge
5 Riviera Galleries, Well Street, Riviera
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Pretoria · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Pretoria?
The travel guide to Pretoria lists Centurion Mall Express Sandwich Baron, Kream Restaurant, and La Pentola.
Is Pretoria safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates South Africa at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 43.7 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Pretoria?
Roughly $1,950 per month for a remote worker, based on South Africa price levels (43% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Pretoria in November?
In November Pretoria averages a high of 40°C, a low of 7°C and about 79 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Pretoria?
138 diplomatic missions, including Algeria (Embassy), Angola (Embassy), Argentina (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), Azerbaijan (Embassy), Belarus (Embassy), Belgium (Embassy), and Benin (Embassy).
Cities in South Africa
3.3 / 5Cape Town
$1,950/mo · 17°C
3.3 / 5Johannesburg
$1,950/mo · 21°C
3.4 / 5Durban
$1,950/mo · 22°C
3.2 / 5Bloemfontein
$1,950/mo · 22°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.