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Pretoria

City in Gauteng, South Africa

Overview

Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital, is famed for its wide jacaranda-lined avenues, significant historical buildings, and lively student life. The city blends government hubs, charming suburbs, and cultural attractions suitable for diverse travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Gauteng
Population
741,651
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-25.74°, 28.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,262
Local Cost
$650
Local Income
$950
Cashless
70
English
90
Temperature
19.8°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
13.7°C
Record High
40.7°C
Record Low
-2.6°C
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
571 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
9
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
WKF
Distance
10 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.

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