consumer price

• CPI in South Africa, annual

  The consumer price index (CPI) is the official measure of inflation in South Africa. This dataset is updated annually.

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  Source: Statistics South Africa

  Last updated: 21 January 2026

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  • CH0059 SA: Annual average CPI
• Cost of a basket of food items compared with the national minimum wage in South Africa

  This data shows the monthly cost of a 44-item food basket as calculated by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity non-profit organisation and the monthly minimum wage for the period December 2019 to December 2024. For information on the 44 items in the food basket, please go to PMBEJD's website. The minimum wage is calculated using the hourly rate for a person who works 8 hours a day for 20 days a month.

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  Source: Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group

  Last updated: 27 August 2025

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  • CH0038 Price of a basket of food items in South Africa
• CPI in South Africa, monthly

  The consumer price index (CPI) is the official measure of inflation in South Africa. This dataset is updated monthly.

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  Geography: South Africa Period: 1975-01-01 to 2026-07-01 Source: Statistics South Africa

  Last updated: 19 August 2026

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  • CH0023 South African consumer price index (CPI)
• Consumer prices in South Africa

  A list of food, baby, household and pet items surveyed by Statistics South Africa each month to determine the cost of living for people living in South Africa.

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  Geography: South Africa Period: 2017-01-01 to 2026-07-01 Source: Statistics South Africa

  Last updated: 19 August 2026