Cost of living in South Africa
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.97
ZAR163.32
|
$5.36
-
$19.11
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.77
ZAR86.84
|
$4.04
-
$5.87
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.95
ZAR17.37
|
$0.69
-
$1.61
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.74
ZAR13.49
|
$0.55
-
$1.30
|
South Africa - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.99
ZAR18.03
|
$0.64
-
$1.34
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.67
ZAR66.90
|
$2.28
-
$5.76
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.20
ZAR76.42
|
$3.16
-
$6.64
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.23
ZAR40.54
|
$1.40
-
$3.63
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.03
ZAR36.92
|
$1.37
-
$3.03
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.68
ZAR12.32
|
$0.40
-
$0.95
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.62
ZAR11.24
|
$0.41
-
$1.01
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.64
ZAR11.69
|
$0.38
-
$1.29
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.70
ZAR12.72
|
$0.42
-
$0.99
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.55
ZAR10.08
|
$0.31
-
$1.07
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.61
ZAR11.08
|
$0.37
-
$0.94
|
South Africa - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.99
ZAR90.81
|
$4.65
-
$5.56
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$52.31
ZAR952.22
|
$25.97
-
$74.12
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,607.77
ZAR375,125.24
|
$16,382.74
-
$27,525.07
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.55
ZAR155.62
|
$5.55
-
$18.11
|
South Africa - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$41.37
ZAR753.05
|
$30.60
-
$62.51
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$382.55
ZAR6,963.66
|
$322.96
-
$480.73
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$326.35
ZAR5,940.53
|
$275.98
-
$420.32
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$80.40
ZAR1,463.50
|
$45.79
-
$152.09
|
South Africa - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$174.12
ZAR3,169.46
|
$128.04
-
$322.04
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,033.53
ZAR73,422.70
|
$2,246.26
-
$7,633.98
|
South Africa - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.11
ZAR38.37
|
$1.32
-
$3.41
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.88
ZAR34.27
|
$1.27
-
$2.82
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.90
ZAR52.87
|
$2.48
-
$3.72
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.50
ZAR537.00
|
$20.47
-
$41.32
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.62
ZAR120.52
|
$4.78
-
$10.24
|
South Africa - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.72
ZAR868.56
|
$26.84
-
$72.94
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$32.06
ZAR583.57
|
$15.87
-
$54.09
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.39
ZAR1,645.36
|
$55.08
-
$143.20
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$81.37
ZAR1,481.13
|
$44.52
-
$138.83
|
South Africa - Cost of clothing
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