Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Tarragona, Spain
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (€6) | €14 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (€3.62) | €8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (€2.59) | €3.35 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (€0.83) | €0.83 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (€2.09) | €2.45 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (€1.38) | €1.86 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 65 (€3.76) | €6 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (€1.24) | €1.80 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (€0.91) | €1.05 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (€1.05) | €0.77 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 105 (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (€1.36) | €1.63 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (€0.65) | €0.91 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 18,417 (€1,059) | €892 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,723 (€674) | €585 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (€66) | €156 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,960 (€745) | €558 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,100 (€466) | €390 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (€50) | €100 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 602 (€35) | €36 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,786 (€275) | €392 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,372 (€79) | €143 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (€4.85) | €6 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 39 (€2.22) | €11 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 782 (€45) | €76 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 504 (€29) | €28 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (€82) | €83 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (€81) | €102 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (€21,435) | €23,376 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (€0.83) | €1.27 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (€42) | €36 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (€8) | €13 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (€3.82) | €4.13 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (€8) | €4.87 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 408 (€23) | €60 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (€2.44) | €4.29 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (€1.86) | €2.27 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (€3.07) | €2.86 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (€1.53) | €1.29 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (€1.08) | €1.76 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (€8) | €14 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (€24) | €27 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 183 (€11) | €15 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 769 (€44) | €50 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 689 (€40) | €45 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 71 (€4.06) | €8 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (€1.90) | €1.98 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (€2.26) | €4.54 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (€444) | €421 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (€0.09) | €0.18 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 605 (€35) | €46 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (€2.62) | €4.92 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 720 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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