Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Cape Town | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 151 (£7) | £9 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 89 (£3.90) | £6.00 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 61 (£2.66) | £3.70 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (£0.79) | £0.84 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | R 54 (£2.38) | £2.64 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 31 (£1.34) | £1.87 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 81 (£3.54) | £5.25 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (£1.23) | £1.61 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 33 (£1.46) | £0.79 | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 28 (£1.21) | £2.06 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 104 (£4.57) | £8 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (£1.15) | £1.62 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 19 (£0.82) | £0.99 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Cape Town | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 22,154 (£970) | £1,430 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 14,125 (£618) | £928 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,744 (£76) | £249 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 15,482 (£678) | £1,104 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 9,165 (£401) | £764 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 773 (£34) | £143 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 629 (£28) | £29 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,833 (£255) | £313 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,139 (£94) | £77 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 119 (£5.19) | £5.67 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 69 (£3.01) | £12 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 824 (£36) | £68 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 671 (£29) | £37 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,670 (£73) | £77 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,334 (£58) | £48 | + 20% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 440,709 (£19,289) | £18,757 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 (£0.98) | £1.38 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 644 (£28) | £61 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 134 (£5.85) | £13 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 63 (£2.77) | £2.41 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 151 (£7) | £9 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 660 (£29) | £124 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 61 (£2.69) | £3.26 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (£1.51) | £1.32 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (£2.56) | £2.34 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 39 (£1.70) | £1.84 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 27 (£1.20) | £1.39 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 185 (£8) | £9 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Cape Town | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 378 (£17) | £26 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 198 (£9) | £17 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,050 (£46) | £85 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 678 (£30) | £55 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 82 (£3.58) | £7 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 40 (£1.73) | £2.85 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 42 (£1.83) | £4.34 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,948 (£435) | £359 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.14 (£0.14) | £0.16 | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 573 (£25) | £24 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 55 (£2.42) | £11 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
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