Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Cape Town, South Africa
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| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 74% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (R 253) | R 113 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.28 (R 105) | R 63 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.12 (R 62) | R 45 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.91 (R 18) | R 14 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.94 (R 59) | R 36 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (R 38) | R 24 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.70 (R 74) | R 65 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.90 (R 38) | R 22 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.83 (R 16) | R 16 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.77 (R 35) | R 18 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (R 159) | R 105 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (R 39) | R 24 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (R 21) | R 11 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,541 (R 30,729) | R 18,417 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,219 (R 24,305) | R 11,723 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £165 (R 3,286) | R 1,148 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,025 (R 20,431) | R 12,960 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £756 (R 15,066) | R 8,100 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £115 (R 2,283) | R 861 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £29 (R 572) | R 602 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £333 (R 6,639) | R 4,786 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (R 1,631) | R 1,372 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (R 139) | R 84 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (R 217) | R 39 | + 461% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (R 1,386) | R 782 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (R 593) | R 504 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (R 1,380) | R 1,423 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (R 1,436) | R 1,407 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,921 (R 437,007) | R 372,713 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (R 24) | R 15 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £57 (R 1,141) | R 729 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (R 341) | R 146 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 73% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.44 (R 88) | R 66 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (R 129) | R 141 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (R 1,783) | R 408 | + 337% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.30 (R 66) | R 42 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (R 30) | R 32 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.50 (R 70) | R 53 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (R 36) | R 27 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (R 26) | R 19 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (R 236) | R 143 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 60% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (R 679) | R 426 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (R 370) | R 183 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £104 (R 2,065) | R 769 | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (R 1,133) | R 689 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (R 169) | R 71 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.77 (R 55) | R 33 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.59 (R 92) | R 39 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £393 (R 7,834) | R 7,712 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (R 1.98) | R 1.65 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (R 700) | R 605 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (R 214) | R 46 | + 370% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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