Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Bagamoyo (Tanzania)
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 54% more expensive than in Bagamoyo (Tanzania) | ||||
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Pretoria | Bagamoyo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 128 (17,222 Shilling) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 71 (9,579 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 283% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (5,365 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (2,748 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 175% | |
12 eggs, large | R 55 (7,431 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 519% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (3,335 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 58 (7,762 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 288% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (3,557 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (2,535 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 153% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (2,934 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 96% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (13,317 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (3,038 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 280% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (2,238 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 49% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is about the same as in Bagamoyo (Tanzania) | ||||
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Pretoria | Bagamoyo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,163 (1,768,245 Shilling) | 1,000,000 Shilling | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,021 (1,480,536 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,634 (219,561 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,510 (1,008,851 Shilling) | 1,500,000 Shilling | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,147 (825,749 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 970 (130,306 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 660 (88,653 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,939 (797,872 Shilling) | 1,200,000 Shilling | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,346 (180,842 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 73 (9,854 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 118 (15,852 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 427% | |||
Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 427% more expensive than in Bagamoyo (Tanzania) | ||||
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Pretoria | Bagamoyo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 742 (99,707 Shilling) | 28,000 Shilling | + 256% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 604 (81,182 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 441% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,468 (197,256 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 689% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,617 (217,272 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 624% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Bagamoyo (Tanzania) | ||||
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Pretoria | Bagamoyo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 371,678 (49,929,929 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (3,073 Shilling) | 1,800 Shilling | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 816 (109,614 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 158 (21,200 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is about the same as in Bagamoyo (Tanzania) | ||||
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Pretoria | Bagamoyo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (8,801 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 236 (31,681 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 546 (73,289 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 39 (5,234 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (4,064 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (7,720 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (3,369 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 21 (2,785 Shilling) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 150 (20,150 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is about the same as in Bagamoyo (Tanzania) | ||||
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Pretoria | Bagamoyo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 374 (50,194 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 210 (28,184 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 793 (106,552 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 628 (84,390 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (9,430 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (4,261 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (4,918 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,815 (1,049,818 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.89 (253 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 607 (81,554 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (6,784 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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