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Benchmark Study

Living Wage for Western Cape Province, South Africa

Rural South Africa
Living Wage
R5,591
South African Rand per Month
= $US 303 per Month
2024 Estimate
This Living Wage is based on…
Rural South Africa, South Africa
Family of 4.5 with 1.64 workers

Cost of a Basic but Decent Living = R9,077
Full Report and Supporting Materials

Update Report

2024 Living Wage Update: Rural South Africa

By Agnes Medinaceli Lykke E. Andersen Marcelo Delajara Richard Anker Martha Anker
Date: June 01 2024
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English

Update Report

2023 Living Wage Update: Rural South Africa

Date: July 05 2023
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English

Update Report

Living Wage Update 2022: Rural South Africa

Date: April 27 2022
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English

Full Benchmark Report

Living Wage Benchmark Report for Rural South Africa

By Richard Anker and Martha Anker
Date: May 01 2013
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English

Update Report

Living Wage Update 2021: Rural South Africa

Date: May 05 2021
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English

Update Report

Living Wage Update 2019, Rural South Africa

Date: May 01 2019
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English

Summary Report

Executive Summary: Living Wage Benchmark Report for Rural South Africa

By Richard Anker and Martha Anker
Date: May 01 2013
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English

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What is a living wage?

Remuneration received for a standard work week by a worker in a particular time and place sufficient to afford a decent standard of living include food, water, housing, education, healthcare, transportation, clothing, and other essential needs including provision for unexpected events.
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How is it calculated?

This living wage estimate was calculated using the Anker Methodology, the most robust and data-driven approach available for estimating living wages.
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