Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 170 ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 85 ($4.52) | $9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 47 ($2.49) | $3.72 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 21 ($1.11) | $0.89 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 53 ($2.83) | $3.38 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 ($1.31) | $4.79 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 73 ($3.88) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 ($1.50) | $2.68 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 ($1.28) | $1.24 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 ($1.23) | $2.24 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 ($4.83) | $15 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 ($1.34) | $1.94 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 ($0.97) | $2.35 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 22,683 ($1,205) | $1,620 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 13,016 ($691) | $1,170 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,576 ($84) | $189 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,490 ($663) | $1,180 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,192 ($435) | $948 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 714 ($38) | $127 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 715 ($38) | $40 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,628 ($246) | $244 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,649 ($88) | $100 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 119 ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 63 ($3.35) | $17 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 898 ($48) | $51 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 639 ($34) | $54 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,586 ($84) | $123 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,356 ($72) | $127 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 399,668 ($21,231) | $27,014 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 ($1.25) | $0.65 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 595 ($32) | $38 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 152 ($8) | $19 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 122 ($6) | $10 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 261 ($14) | $19 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 559 ($30) | $138 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 ($2.71) | $7 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 ($1.71) | $3.21 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 66 ($3.51) | $3.63 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 47 ($2.49) | $3.06 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 32 ($1.71) | $1.80 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 222 ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 379 ($20) | $53 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 227 ($12) | $20 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 941 ($50) | $189 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 644 ($34) | $96 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 106 ($5.62) | $11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 ($1.80) | $6 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 ($2.10) | $5.12 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,964 ($529) | $458 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.58 ($0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 655 ($35) | $29 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 55 ($2.92) | $7 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 626 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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