South Africa

Pretoria

#4 Top 5 cities

Pretoria suits diplomats, public-sector roles, and families wanting a calmer base than Johannesburg.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 18°C aΕΎ 29°C

Night: 5°C aΕΎ 18°C

Climate

Warm inland subtropical climate with summer storms and a drier winter.

Distance to the sea

540 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Wide housing options

Cons

  • βˆ’Fewer corporate opportunities
  • βˆ’Uneven neighborhood quality
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment