Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Tarnów, Poland
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 26% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 121 (30 zł) | 28 zł | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (3.64 zł) | 2.84 zł | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (6 zł) | 4.44 zł | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (5.25 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (4.15 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (4.47 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (28 zł) | 21 zł | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (5.93 zł) | 5.38 zł | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (2.73 zł) | 1.74 zł | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 83% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,387 (4,325 zł) | 2,274 zł | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,636 (2,894 zł) | 1,529 zł | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (286 zł) | 447 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 13,105 (3,260 zł) | 1,000 zł | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,104 (2,016 zł) | 800 zł | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (214 zł) | 400 zł | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (139 zł) | 39 zł | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (1,245 zł) | 1,593 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,658 (412 zł) | 383 zł | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (21 zł) | 30 zł | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is about the same as in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (189 zł) | 324 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 511 (127 zł) | 110 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (354 zł) | 237 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (350 zł) | 293 zł | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (92,704 zł) | 86,396 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (3.61 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (181 zł) | 101 zł | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (36 zł) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (17 zł) | 24 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (35 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 426 (106 zł) | 118 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (7 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (5.01 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (36 zł) | 23 zł | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (106 zł) | 63 zł | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (46 zł) | 46 zł | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (180 zł) | 45 zł | + 299% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (155 zł) | 90 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (1,918 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (0.41 zł) | 0.18 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (140 zł) | 140 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 31% | |
| 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 542 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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