Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Lida (Belarus)
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Lida (Belarus) | ||||
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Cape Town | Lida | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 168 (29 BYN) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (14 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 57 (10 BYN) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 21 (3.67 BYN) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R 51 (9 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 192% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (4.51 BYN) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 86 (15 BYN) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 27 (4.58 BYN) | 2.70 BYN | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 31 (5.38 BYN) | 1.00 BYN | + 438% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (3.91 BYN) | 2.50 BYN | + 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 88 (15 BYN) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (4.36 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (3.06 BYN) | - | - | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Lida (Belarus) | ||||
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Cape Town | Lida | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 23,487 (4,041 BYN) | 645 BYN | + 526% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 14,878 (2,560 BYN) | 1,312 BYN | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,909 (328 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,526 (2,155 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,879 (1,356 BYN) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 683 (118 BYN) | 364 BYN | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 669 (115 BYN) | 215 BYN | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,316 (915 BYN) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,886 (325 BYN) | 456 BYN | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 112 (19 BYN) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 67 (11 BYN) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is about the same as in Lida (Belarus) | ||||
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Cape Town | Lida | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (146 BYN) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 592 (102 BYN) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,562 (269 BYN) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,323 (228 BYN) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Lida (Belarus) | ||||
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Cape Town | Lida | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 421,755 (72,563 BYN) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (4.21 BYN) | 1.83 BYN | + 130% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 673 (116 BYN) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 126 (22 BYN) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Lida (Belarus) | ||||
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Cape Town | Lida | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (14 BYN) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 153 (26 BYN) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 646 (111 BYN) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 62 (11 BYN) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (5.35 BYN) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (9 BYN) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 43 (7 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 270% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (4.52 BYN) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 254 (44 BYN) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is about the same as in Lida (Belarus) | ||||
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Cape Town | Lida | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 379 (65 BYN) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 209 (36 BYN) | 5.00 BYN | + 619% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 743 (128 BYN) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 709 (122 BYN) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 73 (13 BYN) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 37 (6 BYN) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (7 BYN) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,288 (1,770 BYN) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.17 (0.37 BYN) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 637 (110 BYN) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 52 (9 BYN) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 420 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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