Rent vs buy calculator

Compare the monthly cost of renting versus buying the same property. Free rent vs buy calculator for South Africa.

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Rent vs Buy

Compare the monthly cost of renting vs buying the same property. We show the bond repayment vs rent and a simplified breakeven point.

Rent vs Buy

Current Monthly Rent (R)

Property Price (R)

Deposit (R)

Interest Rate (% p.a.)

Loan Term (years)

Comparison

Enter rent, property price and deposit to compare

How we calculate

We compare monthly rent vs bond repayment plus rates and other ownership costs over a chosen period. Assumptions (e.g. growth, inflation) are simplified; results are indicative.