Household Affordability Index

March 2021 Household Affordability Index PMBEJD

March 2021 Household Affordability Index and Media Statement

We call on the Reserve Bank to monitor much more stringently inflationary increases on food, electricity and transport and their impact on low-income households and the broader economy; and act decisively when such increases threaten the affordability levels of low-income households and damage the economy.
November 2020 Household Affordability Index PMBEJD

November 2020 Household Affordability Index

Food prices are rising as we approach the Festive Season.  Food price data over the past three months shows that the average cost of the Household Food Basket has increased by R161,89 or 4,2%, taking the total cost of the basket in November to R4 018,22.