Tembisa, South Africa
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Living in Tembisa township means navigating a public health system plagued by corruption. The local hospital serves a population of around 2.5 million people, but has faced repeated scandals - a 2025 investigation uncovered over R2 billion in looted funds through dodgy procurement contracts. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the health department's director suspended for "wholesale looting." While no one was killed in a 2025 hospital fire, the frequent service delivery challenges make Tembisa a poor choice for those seeking reliable medical care.
Can I afford Tembisa?
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You could save
$2313 / month
Savings Rate77%
Rent $204
Living Costs $482
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Safety14
Healthcare100
Walkability5
NomadGrocery Basket
Milk (1L)$1
Bread (loaf)—
Eggs (12)$2
Rice (1kg)$3
Chicken (1kg)—
Eating Out
Meal (Inexpensive)$2
Meal (Mid-range)$41
Cappuccino$2
Water (0.33L)$1
Utilities & Lifestyle
Utilities (mo)$58
Mobile Plan (mo)—
Gym (mo)—
Cinema Ticket—
Housing
1BR Center (mo)$204
1BR Outside (mo)—
3BR Center (mo)—
3BR Outside (mo)—
Expat Life
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—Elevation
1558mNearest Airport
JNB (18km)Local Economy
Avg Monthly Salary
$547Mortgage Interest Rate
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— Temperature
— Annual Rainfall
518 mm Coworking Spaces
— Best Months to Visit
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug