Running cost calculator

What does your car really cost per kilometre? Add fuel, servicing, insurance and licensing to see your monthly and per-km cost — handy for work travel claims.

Fuel consumption7.5 L/100km

Fuel priceR22.50/L

Coastal petrol is typically cheaper than inland.

Distance driven1 500 km/mo

Service, maintenance & tyresR10 000/yr

Insurance premiumR1 200/mo

Licence & registrationR600/yr

Cost per kilometre

R3.08

all-in, at 1 500 km/mo

FuelR2 531/mo

Maintenance & tyresR833/mo

InsuranceR1 200/mo

LicensingR50/mo

Total per monthR4 615

Total per yearR55 375

AA benchmark: the AA's running cost for a typical mid-size car is roughly R4.50–R5.50/km all-in. You're at R3.08/km.