SOUTH AFRICA’S COST OF LIVING GOING UP: REALITY OF HOUSING + FOOD PRICES + A LUXURY LIFESTYLE

[@AshleyinAfrika]

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[@ConnieMcCrary-v1y]

@@AshleyinAfrika you copy information to use to promote your own gain but the gain if other not unless they buying to what you selling bnit the truth

[@lgrant30]

Ashley, you are living your best life. So proud of you

[@peacenation9338]

I kept having to remind myself that this is a luxury lifestyle you’re explaining. Those numbers are HUGE! You can definitely get by with far less and still be living comfortably. This coming from a South African who’s lived in the US. And then I quickly remind myself again, emphasis on luxury.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Indeed

[@HealingSunHouse]

I’m so glad I found your page! I’m a single mom to girls age 15&16! We moved from Gwinnett county in 2019 to Puerto Rico! We are ready to leave because the school sucks so looking at Italy! I never thought of moving to continent until after my kids are off to college so it’s good to see you doing it sis! I’m proud of you! I’m proud of us!

[@somaphungarsa]

Please visit❤ 🥰🌍🇿🇦🌍🥰❤️ and see for yourself if you interested you can have an experience before you go to Italy, ❤from Ballito KZN province in Sunny 💯❤️🌍🇿🇦🌍❤️✅✅✅

[@zeldawilliams4129]

Speak to Ashley about how she finds school in South Africa and just maybe you would give us a try.

[@julianjaybrown713]

Very beneficial, u speak so eloquently

[@TheDtfamu89]

Thank you for your transparency. This was very helpful for me.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LawWithEulenda]

love it for you co-founder! so happy to be in partnership with you ❤

[@AshleyinAfrika]

You're the best!

[@hotwings9382]

It's a good deal. Just know it's location specific and you can get similar living if you look elsewhere like Pretoria

[@zeldawilliams4129]

Glad you're taking such good care of your helper.

[@bathabiletshabalala2897]

Loved how u spoke of your helper and how u both take care of each other😊

[@AshleyinAfrika]

I’m grateful to have her in our family

[@durbansaladyinaccra2173]

For an area like that and a flat of that size including furniture, water and electricity is an extremely good price for rent.

[@SAUntamed]

This is beautiful. Im loving this for you.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you so much!

[@ConnieMcCrary-v1y]

Watching the videos you have inspired me a lot to watch more

[@marciajames9434]

thanks for sharing Ashley....continued blessings for you!!!

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you! You too!

[@tiffanybaskerville3846]

Come on triple grace. I love it and I am so excited for you and your family.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you so much!!

[@Sparhawk77]

As a South African those numbers make me cringe. I guess you can afford it. But man there is some money that can be saved from those numbers

[@mondeklaas1486]

Don’t cringe be inspired, it’s possible😊

[@mondeklaas1486]

@@Accuface2000 my brother/sister from wherever you are in this world, lack is not god. Ask yourself, why not me? The world is moving on, so should you. For yourself and the people who look up to you. Abundance is everywhere , you see it eveyday. It was meant for you as well. Godbless you 🙏🏽

[@mondeklaas1486]

@@Accuface2000 lol hey awunaqondo, why do you watch her type of content? Caz it’s making you a sour shame🙆🏽‍♂️. Protect your peace and watch content which is more aligned to people like yourself.

[@emmanuelparsotam5028]

@@Accuface2000 2 negative comments dude misery loves company yohhh!!! when u go overseas you do the same thing in those economies. it's called living in a global village. do u want apartheid sanctions back or something? accept foreigners at some point South Africans abroad are foreigners too wake up

[@allenbrown3974]

You sound jealous...it's not good u know

[@TheDexxJ]

I've been waiting to meet someone like you for a while....

[@gentlebeestar3140]

Great video. I have been looking online at rentals in South Africa. It definitely piqued my interest.

[@baastbook]

I have a three bedroom in Johannesburg and it's a one bath. It only cost me R5,000. But is not in a fancy neighborhood. It's with the regular people. But it's a beautiful neighborhood with lots of street vendors and grocery stores and walking distance. I would say she's living in a very very nice neighborhood. One that will probably cost $3,000 or higher per month in the US depending on where you live. If you're not big on living ultra fine lifestyle you can make it easily in Johannesburg on $1,000 US per month. You could find a place to stay two to three bedrooms but nothing fancy. You going to live with a common folk. But that can pay for food and transportation and all kinds of things.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thanks for sharing!

[@baastbook]

@@AshleyinAfrika Please consider if you haven't already a more focused session on obtaining business, retirement, or rich man's (financially independent) visa. Some might just be interested in learning the fastest way to obtain the VISAs and nothing more.

[@carrolinenewtonisaac3234]

Hey Ashley, I'm new to your site. Thanks for sharing, my hubby a I will be visiting S.A. soon.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Welcome!!

[@MgmgmgAmgmfd]

Great work Ashley in Afrika am watching and listening any chance I get

[@HouseOORam]

I’m new here & I’m so ready to move from the west. I have an urgency & uneasiness in my spirit of being here & I just believe my family & I need to start making preparations to head back home. So this video is right on time. Thank you 🫶🏾

[@AshleyinAfrika]

You got this!

[@verlisahooks]

Just understand that someone's experience there may not be yours, I been traveling to and from SA since the end of 2022. I also stayed consistently this year from Mar until about a week ago. I was relocating, and it's been a trying time there, believe me. I was headstrong on leaving but pushing against all open red flags. So, I just want to be honest. It's not gonna be for everybody. Take your time, understand all things prior to leaving everything for another country, because you will be a foreigner and treated as so. ❤

[@tyharrington9392]

Ashley, I really like your office design. Nice!

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Glad you like it!

[@naturalgirldiy]

Thank you for your transparency. Considering that one of the goals is to benefit from financial arbitrage while living your best life, I think those numbers are not bad at all. Especially since you have 2 active kids.. This was great. Please do more videos about the benefits of taking advantage of a lower cost of living in Africa versus other parts of the world..

[@theresabrooks2614]

Thank you Ashley❤

[@thebeatfactory313]

i Want To Move Over There Soon Love Your Channel

[@winluvwinluv3734]

Good break down.

[@hanyani69]

Think the help can be paid abit better considering how high everything else is.

[@AbdulAliMuhammad-s1x]

Almighty God never promised the future to America and to the American economy currency etc

[@iconzpierre8520]

blessing my sisiter

[@brittanyjames244]

Great video Sis! Thank you.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thanks for watching!

[@beatricelicorish8904]

Enjoyed this video ❤

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Glad you enjoyed

[@beatricelicorish8904]

@@AshleyinAfrika I received my retirement visa approval and will be relocating to SA in two weeks. Booked an Airbnb in Bryanston for now.

[@dpprojectsdesigns]

Thanks for sharing Ashley! I'd love to connect and learn more. What's the best way to connect?

[@zee-zm1io]

For us South African it’s also key to maximise our currency on the continent.

[@biggeststeppa1]

Yeah but Shoprite is seen as a premium shopping experience outside SA, Botswana and Namibia. So you'll absolutely be downgrading in terms of basically everything. Cars are much older and popular spots like KFC, McDonald's and Starbucks are a complete mystery to most of the African continent. Unless you're doing it with the intent to start a business it's not worth it.

[@Atlas-tp8dw]

@@biggeststeppa1 this is so offensive and ignorant. You think other countries don't have KFC and Mcdonalds? Do you only get your news and images about the rest of Africa from western media that just shows poor people in huts? Shame, you are missing out on the massive development in the rest of Africa. At least enlighten yourself and watch channels like Steve Ndukwu, Wode Maya and Africa Today... I cant believe you think in 2024 that fast food chains are still a mystery in Africa. With access to the internet, your ignorance is the mystery :/

[@zee-zm1io]

@@biggeststeppa1 I wouldn’t go there to access the same consumerist crap.

[@UnveiledBeliever]

Beautiful life, family and Blessed! 💖🙏

[@ConnieMcCrary-v1y]

Have inquired an apartment with Century 21 for 2200 Rand furnished comes with gum,board rooms security,etc next to train stations , 10 min from airport located next to malls and eateries

[@catrinaknight9844]

What's the cellphone cost monthly, also the health insurance

[@svthelxinoe5488]

Cellphone? You get Vodacom 1TB LTE-data for 500R/m. Health insurance is something different than I was used to: See, I am german with dual (SA)-citizenship and moved to RSA a few years ago for retirement. I am on an a germanbased expat-insurance with worldwide coverage, as I originally only wanted to refit my sailing catamaran here and then sail the world, but actually did not have to use it once over here, being stuck here due to Covid and other circumstances, instead of sailing away. South Africa has a working public healthcaresystem, which might be slow in cases, but does the job. I.e. I have been on chemotherapy for CLL for some months now, and apart from something like 85R (or $5 USD/EUR) monthly admittance-fee to a public hospital for every new round of sessions, the whole treatment including radiology, bloodtests and chemo is free of charge. Try that in the US (or Europe) ...

[@fluid1614]

Wow, the dollar really goes a long way in SA. You should do a video with a South African and talk about these costs so they give you a perspective. 17k to rent in JHB and 2k a week on groveries is really good living. Rich living ouchea lmao

[@thendombengeni7443]

I don't know why people are yapping about rent cos 17k is reasonable for a family apartment Especially if its in a desirable place

[@isaaccpt6643]

Lol I'm born and bred in CT and that is high but definitely not enough to make me say it's insane. I mean places here are off the chain!

[@zwilakhesisibisi1509]

Wat is the network of the wifi

[@somaphungarsa]

❤ You Ashley and lovely daughters and all our Brothers and Sisters all melanin nations, ❤from Ballito, KwaDukukuza to be precise, KZN province 💯🌍🇿🇦🌍❤️❤️❤️✅✅✅

[@peterdeneke8401]

I remember pronutro costing R15 a box now its R52 a box

[@efreeholdings1575]

The Wifi is definitely as expensive as US, I pay 80.00 with AT&T fiber high speed Yes things are definitely going up in South Africa. Very fast. Schooling is inexpensive

[@arhadi-mt3fs]

are going down now, We looking to cutting down the interest rate in coming month and gas four time in row dropping down 😂

[@lesegogaebeeyn4005]

She's overspending on everything since you can get uncapped WiFi for R500 which is $25

[@ConnieMcCrary-v1y]

Please do your research on the certain government that you put into the community and their country. Joberg and Cape Town are more comfortable and willing to work with first time investors with rules and regulations

[@estifanosberta-samuel2570]

If you're Christian 5 is the number of intense grace extended to you. Otherwise, 555 is synchronistic meaning indelible change in every area of your life is fast approaching!

[@JamalTurner-kq2ty]

Those numbers aren’t bad would you say it would cost more in Cape Town ?

[@mazibukomail]

Yes for the property.

[@lgrant30]

Super helpful

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Glad it helped

[@iconzpierre8520]

yes

[@andreamorris1789]

Your health care monthly costs?

[@tinybraveholisticservices7189]

Greetings. So, do you currently reside in Tanzania and South Africa? I recall you created a budget for Tanzania as well.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

I used to live in Tanzania and I travel there frequently. That budget was done about 1.5 years ago

[@LyfeWithTheKiings]

Sold 😊

[@PYTU]

Do you pay life insurance?

[@jwcmnbox]

Love your vids as always.. and appreciate the cost breakdown .. out of curiosity and maybe its non of my business but, you prefer renting @R13000 instead of owning your own flat? Whyy?? Maybe its a longterm plan eventually but not in meantime which is understandable as you are focused on reinvesting in your business and that makes sense.. but im just trying to make a logical sence of this data and myself being a frequent visitor to SA it would eventually be a wise move in the longterm.

[@scarlets1020]

With over 40 % unemployment it is sad that many of us will never be able to own a home in our own country. I hope our people who watch her videos realize that entrepreneurship is really important in our society. Do what you can to make a extra honest income. Save as much as you can. Budget my people. It's very important.

[@oupaenouma4131]

no amount of budgeting can compete with dollars. foreigners are driving up the property market making it unaffordable for locals to buy or rent.

[@maximizevitality]

Can I live in south africa 🇿🇦 or Kenya 🇰🇪 on 3700 usd a monthly comfortable?

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Yes

[@keitungobeni4259]

The number 5 signifies change and freedom. It is also considered to be a good number that brings good luck in your life.

[@wellwisher7778]

Ashley I missed the entire July Summit to which I paid $300 + for. As a Registered Nurse, I had to work that night shift weekend. I'm pretty distressed about it. I would hope that that $ can be credited to future Entrepreneurial Summits..

[@AshleyinAfrika]

So sorry to hear that you missed the July Summit. Your purchase included access to those replays. Were you able to access them within the 7 days that they were available to you?

[@sirsilva7079]

Over half a million rands a year 😮

[@AshleyinAfrika]

And I’m excited for it to keep getting bigger and bigger. What a beautiful picture 🚀

[@karabonkabinde7290]

Americans put a lot of emphasis on how cheap things are in SA, and I think the more it gets publicized that you find things cheap in SA, the likely you will get over-charged just for being American. Dealers will start having special prices for Americans. It's not good to shout 'you are charging me much less than what I expected to pay🗣️' to the market I remember some excited trader discussing with a supplier he stocks from how much profit he makes from product on resale, and that type of conduct actually influences the supplier to raise his own prices. Being discrete about money is a layer of protection on it's own.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

When did I emphasize things were cheap?

[@naritanorman2761]

I’m a Real Estate agent and would like to know more about investing but not making money because it’s part time and I work a FT job. I would like to get my business to grow more but not here in the US

[@ConnieMcCrary-v1y]

Investors that come from the United States need to know the rules and regulations and have half to invest in any property in Cape Town not for sure in Johannesburg

[@thokomalangcobo1824]

Johannesburg is good for investment

[@steveb6830]

I've noticed Port Elizabeth has 2 bedroom townhouses with a little back yard for about $500 a month. I just don't know anything about the lifestyle in terms of entertainment etc. So if there are South Africans with information about that, I'd be interested to hear about that

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Port Elizabeth is beautiful but I don’t know that anyone would consider it an entertainment hub. There are special events that happen here and there but if you’re looking for a slower small beach town vibe, I think you might just love it.

[@Masingita9379]

Hi @steveb6830 checkout Emi Grace's youtube channel, she is an American Japanese film maker/student living in Port Elizabeth. She does videos on life in SA (especially Port Elizabeth) as an American

[@lesegogaebeeyn4005]

PE is a vibe but non is comparable to Johannesburg

[@mikescythian5729]

Summerstrand in PE is the place to live... Entertainment... casinos?? 😂 They have that too, besides the usual stuff. I'm a South African and am familiar with PE.

[@steveb6830]

@@lesegogaebeeyn4005 That sounds like my speed. I'm a "once in a while" socializer, not an every weekend one

[@jaceayo1929]

hey are you based in cape town or or joburg , looking for a place , I am moving from london and looking for luxury apts under £1800 any places or towns your recommend thanks

[@sanelemwelase]

She's based in Joburg and yes with that money,u will find a luxury flat. I would recommend Sandton city, Melrose Arch, Rosebank, Branson, Bedfordview.

[@lesibamashaba3898]

if people travel to New York or London they will realize you are not overspending

[@AshleyinAfrika]

We don't know what we don't know...so we extend grace

[@jamesjean1579]

Ashley , great vid as always. Have you heard anything about the South Africa Nomad Visa?

[@ButtaBoo-l8y]

Is this a place a single 66 year old woman can retire on Social Security ?

[@wlbwlb762]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@BotlhaleJay]

you really balling and i think you overspending in most of the departments

[@Trying_to_do_better]

Thank you!! How much is your office space? If you don’t mind.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

I have co-working space in both Jozi and Cape Town at R2 200 - R4 500 per month

[@thokomalangcobo1824]

You spend approximately R35000 per month🥵 that is SA average salary for middle class🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Thetruttu]

That’s crazy I definitely gotta move there

[@francigabade2358]

I think you're spending too much at the gym, the internet is a bit costly as well & Starlink is just about to be approved anyway.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thanks for you feedback

[@tawannathompson6414]

🎉

[@molokomoloko5099]

R7500 for gym? Wow. I dont even spend R1000 for gym

[@breeshaclark]

I’m currently trying to figure out how I can move there and work remote making USD $$$ I’m planning my move there within the next months

[@AshleyinAfrika]

You can do it! Are you coming to the Travel Move & Do Business South Africa Virtual Conference? I will teach you how you can earn USD 🇺🇸 and live in SA 🇿🇦.

[@AbdulAliMuhammad-s1x]

I'm very happy for you and I hope you'll be very successful in your move🎉 you should never be attached to America like these delusional people in America is🎉

[@naritanorman2761]

Same here

[@meganhess9531]

I’ve lived 33 years in SA. It surprises me why Americans would sell their property to buy in South Africa where there are no tax incentives on property ontop of the corruption you have with construction workers. Gym and slow wifi is overpriced. Even though my son attended private schooling, Schooling in Africa doesn’t get any recognition. Even though my cost in SA costed less, in the long run it costed me more. I wish you all the best though on your business ventures, maybe you will be luckier than I was.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

There are definitely tax incentives to purchasing real estate when done correctly. Also, my Wifi is extremely fast and my gym is amazing. Thank you for sharing your experiences though, it's beautiful that we've been able to find success in ease in each other's home country :)

[@Atlas-tp8dw]

This is not true.."model C" schools in SA absolutely get recognition to universities abroad. In fact, when SA kids immigrate to the US with their parents, they are often able to skip a grade, becz the US education system is actually behind. Look up VOX for super fast wifi. Broaden your horizons and do more research for a better experience.

[@siyamanci2596]

You don't know what you're talking about

[@nicobr00]

Your comments surprise me. I live in Cape Town, have all my life. My kids go to school here. The private schools are as good as private schools anywhere in the world and certainly recognised world wide.(cambridge and IEB) Even some of the public schools in middle to high income areas are good.

[@lynfoster7870]

U have your heaven on earth ur not poor u would never survive hard life

[@PYTU]

❤

[@deboragittens3363]

What you spend a month is rent in the States. 2bdrm. Excellent content, Ashley, much appreciated.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Precisely. It’s my pleasure to share.

[@dpython3121]

You paying more than elite bodybuilders for gym and thats besides food😮

[@lindiwemabaso.ln4gmaillind656]

Great content

[@vegasmitch1472]

Never Understood sending teenagers to "Boarding" School?? Why would you want your 15yro not living at Home?? 3yrs they shall be technically an adult then can go away to college.

[@NinohBrown]

More FBA should come to the motherland before its too late!!

[@anubianakira9442]

⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@pasterLMN]

555

[@ConnieMcCrary-v1y]

Sanston area is good for those that would like to go and invest in Joberg. Century 21 and Cape Town has a few realtors. Property 24 in Cape Town . Some house apts are furnished in Jiberg

[@lu881]

Just realising that this is how abunndance can manifest itself. It can either come in the form of a lot of money earned, or it can come in a lot less money needed to be spent, for an equally abuandant lifestyle.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Love that

[@sdowdy9965]

$281 a month or weekly for your help?

[@BucknerFamilyTravels]

I'm sure she is talking per month.

[@mazibukomail]

A month, I know its unfathmable in the United States.

[@brittanyjames244]

Yeah, because daycare can be up to 300-400 a week, depending on where you are. A full time nanny in the US would be a lot.

[@TaSiyaWorld]

Hi Ashley. We can offer transport services to you and your family to get around, in Johannesburg. Or on request in Cape Town as well. We will give you reliable transport when you need it, to and from anywhere in Gauteng. So that extra security element of a trusted reputable driver consistently.

[@mdw360]

The trainer is way to over priced 🙈

[@zee-zm1io]

I need start earning in dollars

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Yes Sisi. What’s your plan and how can I help you to get started?

[@tonys4296]

I live in Canada and I can't even imagine paying a helper $250 per months. How does anyone live on that income? At my income level, I would feel guilty if I paid less than $500/month.

[@weetbix2083]

The average salary is about R35k in SA. That means they pay 15% of their salary. There are millions who would love the opportunity to work. I know it sounds harsh, but until unemployment is addressed, the supply outstrips the demand as in any profession.

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

You don't even pay $1000 month for a 3 bed room crib in a high income neighborhood yo can I be your room mate 😅

[@AbdulAliMuhammad-s1x]

You should worry about getting in trouble just tell the truth almighty God says speak the truth even if it's against yourself🎉 don't worry about getting in trouble just tell the truth cuz that's what the people need to hear the truth🎉 people are getting in trouble and they ain't even telling the truth so just tell the truth🎉

[@simphiwerini9652]

Digital nomads will drive The major metros into unaffordable spaces for locals . Just like USA NY prime areas. This will is already at a disadvantage to local middle class who is still upcoming since it has never been there since apartheid.

[@brittanyjames244]

So instead of discouraging brother and sisters from moving to South Africa and being negative. When they are trying to come in peace and come together with you and build. Why not, tell say how we can come together and help and support fellow South Africans to change things. You can't get mad at people because they have money or can afford a better lifestyle somewhere else. That's crazy! People do this all over the world. There might be someone from diaspora thinking 🤔 You know what I want to come and build affordable housing or create a school or come together with people I'm South Africa.

[@lesegogaebeeyn4005]

Seriously you're overcharged

[@lesegogaebeeyn4005]

The only reason you're so successful is because you're hot, nothing else

[@mazibukomail]

🤡

[@brittanyjames244]

I think 🤔 there reason you are here, is because you think she is attractive! Maybe even lusting instead listen.😂 The rest of us see the value in her content. I'm sure there are also people in South African who value what she is doing and bringing to the table.And yes, my dear pretty on the outside as well. 😊

[@katlehomothamaha3026]

Lesego you are just jealous and it is so ugly. Just cause you have nothing going for you, you think you can project your low self esteem on an innovative hard working soul. Instead of asking for a job you're out here hating on her. Sies!!!

[@SbusisoMbatha-zb1gv]

I love you from Durban why don't visit Durban