Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Juba (South Sudan)
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Juba (South Sudan) | ||||
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Pretoria | Juba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 128 (2,765 Pound) | 1,867 Pound | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 71 (1,538 Pound) | 2,486 Pound | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (861 Pound) | 1,557 Pound | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (441 Pound) | 654 Pound | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | R 55 (1,193 Pound) | 840 Pound | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (535 Pound) | 705 Pound | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 58 (1,246 Pound) | 600 Pound | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (571 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (407 Pound) | 396 Pound | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (471 Pound) | 643 Pound | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (2,138 Pound) | 5,387 Pound | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (488 Pound) | 657 Pound | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (359 Pound) | 294 Pound | + 22% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 71% cheaper than in Juba (South Sudan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,163 (283,927 Pound) | 105,192 Pound | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,021 (237,729 Pound) | 395,899 Pound | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,634 (35,255 Pound) | 100,000 Pound | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,510 (161,991 Pound) | 858,854 Pound | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,147 (132,590 Pound) | 494,680 Pound | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 970 (20,923 Pound) | 200,000 Pound | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 660 (14,235 Pound) | 100,000 Pound | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,939 (128,114 Pound) | 250,000 Pound | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,346 (29,038 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 73 (1,582 Pound) | 1,000 Pound | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 118 (2,545 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 84% | |||
Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 84% more expensive than in Juba (South Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 742 (16,010 Pound) | 13,333 Pound | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 604 (13,035 Pound) | 3,574 Pound | + 265% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,468 (31,673 Pound) | 12,557 Pound | + 152% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,617 (34,887 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 43% more expensive than in Juba (South Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 371,678 (8,017,242 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (493 Pound) | 562 Pound | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 816 (17,601 Pound) | 6,587 Pound | + 167% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 158 (3,404 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Juba (South Sudan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (1,413 Pound) | 800 Pound | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 236 (5,087 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 546 (11,768 Pound) | 2,500 Pound | + 371% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 39 (840 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (653 Pound) | 1,625 Pound | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (1,240 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (541 Pound) | 792 Pound | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 21 (447 Pound) | 287 Pound | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 150 (3,236 Pound) | 6,000 Pound | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Juba (South Sudan) | ||||
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Pretoria | Juba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 374 (8,060 Pound) | 8,714 Pound | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 210 (4,525 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 793 (17,109 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 628 (13,550 Pound) | 16,310 Pound | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (1,514 Pound) | 2,994 Pound | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (684 Pound) | 1,584 Pound | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (790 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,815 (168,569 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.89 (41 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 607 (13,095 Pound) | 31,587 Pound | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (1,089 Pound) | 700 Pound | + 56% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 171 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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