Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pretoria (South Africa) | Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R 108 (£5.22) | £14 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R 58 (£2.81) | £5.76 | 51% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R 44 (£2.12) | £3.53 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R 17 (£0.82) | £0.78 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R 31 (£1.52) | £2.71 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R 22 (£1.08) | £1.95 | 44% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R 57 (£2.76) | £4.86 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R 23 (£1.09) | £1.91 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R 18 (£0.85) | £0.97 | 12% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R 18 (£0.88) | £1.96 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R 106 (£5.17) | £8 | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R 21 (£1.02) | £1.68 | 39% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R 12 (£0.57) | £0.89 | 36% |
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) | ||
| Pretoria (South Africa) | Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 11,643 (£565) | £1,456 | 61% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R 8,559 (£415) | £1,240 | 67% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R 1,507 (£73) | £207 | 65% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 8,366 (£406) | £914 | 56% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R 7,000 (£340) | £904 | 62% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R 1,181 (£57) | £116 | 51% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R 626 (£30) | £24 | 25% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R 4,613 (£224) | £294 | 24% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,723 (£84) | £71 | 18% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R 85 (£4.12) | £6 | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R 89 (£4.33) | £11 | 60% |
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) | ||
| Pretoria (South Africa) | Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R 735 (£36) | £62 | 42% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R 741 (£36) | £32 | 12% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,222 (£59) | £62 | 5% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R 1,193 (£58) | £67 | 14% |
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) | ||
| Pretoria (South Africa) | Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R 318,443 (£15,457) | £19,769 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R 16 (£0.78) | £1.16 | 33% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R 636 (£31) | £57 | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R 144 (£7) | £19 | 63% |
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) | ||
| Pretoria (South Africa) | Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 69 (£3.37) | £3.26 | 3% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R 236 (£11) | £9 | 33% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R 434 (£21) | £94 | 78% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R 41 (£2.00) | £2.76 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R 30 (£1.44) | £1.23 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R 56 (£2.73) | £3.29 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R 24 (£1.17) | £1.60 | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R 20 (£0.98) | £1.43 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R 146 (£7) | £12 | 40% |
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) | ||
| Pretoria (South Africa) | Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R 356 (£17) | £30 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R 190 (£9) | £19 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R 766 (£37) | £114 | 67% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R 505 (£24) | £53 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R 65 (£3.13) | £8 | 59% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R 32 (£1.57) | £2.69 | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R 32 (£1.56) | £4.08 | 62% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R 7,729 (£375) | £420 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R 2.27 (£0.11) | £0.13 | 13% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R 598 (£29) | £30 | 4% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R 46 (£2.21) | £9 | 77% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,000 in Reading, Berkshire you would need to make just about £2,244 (R 46,224) in Pretoria.