The source adds the following information: the base is December 2016 (Dec 2016=100)
The purpose of the survey is to collect and provide information regarding changes in the overall level of prices of all goods and services bought by the average household.
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Monthly CPI of housing & utilities in South Africa 2019-2020
As of March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in South Africa, an economic indicator providing information on the change of prices over time, was measured at 115.5 points regarding housing and utilities. This is symbolizing an increase of 5.2 points from the previous year.
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Statistics South Africa. (April 22, 2020). Consumer price index (CPI) of housing and utilities in South Africa from March 2019 to March 2020 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1121521/south-africa-monthly-cpi-housing-and-utilities/
Statistics South Africa. "Consumer price index (CPI) of housing and utilities in South Africa from March 2019 to March 2020." Chart. April 22, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1121521/south-africa-monthly-cpi-housing-and-utilities/
Statistics South Africa. (2020). Consumer price index (CPI) of housing and utilities in South Africa from March 2019 to March 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1121521/south-africa-monthly-cpi-housing-and-utilities/
Statistics South Africa. "Consumer Price Index (Cpi) of Housing and Utilities in South Africa from March 2019 to March 2020." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 22 Apr 2020, /statistics/1121521/south-africa-monthly-cpi-housing-and-utilities/
Statistics South Africa, Consumer price index (CPI) of housing and utilities in South Africa from March 2019 to March 2020 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1121521/south-africa-monthly-cpi-housing-and-utilities/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Consumer price index (CPI) of housing and utilities in South Africa from March 2019 to March 2020 [Graph], Statistics South Africa, April 22, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1121521/south-africa-monthly-cpi-housing-and-utilities/
