Cost of having a baby

[marryme]

Hi there,

Can anyone help me? I would like to know what the cost of having a child is in South Africa and compare it to England on a monthly basis?

Thanks.

[redcrx]

babies cost whatever youre wanting to spend on them.
formula feed and bottles �30 - breast feeding free
nappies �20 a month disposable - reusable small cost after initial outlay.
Nursery furniture new �100 - �thousands - second hand or free
clothes - handmedowns? if buying the skys the limit

[marryme]

I do know that, I just want rough figures to work with as I want to compare the costs involved in raising a child in South Africa compared to England

[4getmenot]

you cant really compare the costs, rich and poor families in both countries

[redcrx]

well you need like for like figures.

how would a child be raised in SA? is breast feeding more commonplace?

is it a wealthy family who will pay for private education? is there free state education in SA?

[bednobs]

I know thank answerbankers are great but i think it's highly unlikely you are going to get someone who
1) has raised a child in ZA AND
2)has also raised a child in England AND
3) can remember the cost of things
Maybe someone will come along and prove me wrong.

I know you havent asked for advice, and you really want to look into things before you move, but my advice would be that you just have to suck it and see. Gym member ships, commuting costs, flat rentals and child care costs are all going to be completely dependant on idividual circumstances and preferences so you really wont have any meaningful answers!

[Ice.Maiden]

Take a look at this marryme -
http://www.mydigitallife.co.za/index.php?optio n=com_content&task=view&id=3495&Itemid=43

It seems that it's extremely expensive if, say, you'd be living in Johannesburg for instance.
As others've said, it depends on whatever lifestyle you choose to live. Raising a baby here can cost thousands - or not. I'd imagine it'd be the same in most places, as wages reflect on what you're able to buy.