How Much Does It Cost to Build a Small Mall in South Africa? Mall of Africa and Construction Costs in South Africa

The Mall of Africa cost R3.5 billion to build. It has 300 stores. Building costs differ across South African provinces. They range from R5,060 per square meter in North West province to R9,610 per square meter in KwaZulu-Natal. Constructing a mall costs R10,000-R15,000 per square meter on average. The location and size impact the costs. Luxury homes can cost up to R25,000 per square meter.