Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Tembisa, South Africa
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| Food | + 274% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 274% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (R 275) | R 60 | + 358% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R 141) | R 50 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (R 91) | R 31 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (R 16) | R 15 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.11 (R 62) | R 23 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 (R 76) | R 13 | + 483% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R 110) | R 41 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (R 63) | R 14 | + 350% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (R 29) | R 8 | + 259% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.37 (R 66) | R 14 | + 389% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (R 251) | R 138 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (R 34) | R 16 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (R 48) | R 5.00 | + 851% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,773 (R 57,035) | R 22,750 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,698 (R 40,774) | R 19,000 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (R 2,273) | R 1,350 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 (R 39,562) | R 20,000 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,791 (R 27,064) | R 12,000 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $89 (R 1,338) | R 1,000 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (R 833) | R 600 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (R 4,593) | R 6,833 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (R 3,679) | R 1,233 | + 198% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (R 199) | R 78 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (R 340) | R 40 | + 750% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (R 896) | R 700 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (R 652) | R 717 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (R 1,258) | R 1,167 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (R 1,865) | R 800 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,672 (R 433,386) | R 294,500 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (R 12) | R 14 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (R 1,940) | R 392 | + 395% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (R 397) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 354% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 354% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R 135) | R 50 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (R 356) | R 120 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (R 2,653) | R 300 | + 784% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R 128) | R 15 | + 756% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 (R 70) | R 19 | + 272% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R 104) | R 39 | + 167% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.84 (R 73) | R 17 | + 330% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (R 36) | R 12 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (R 462) | R 65 | + 611% | |
| Entertainment | + 268% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 268% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (R 958) | R 289 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (R 499) | R 109 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (R 6,080) | R 674 | + 802% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (R 2,041) | R 768 | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (R 276) | R 38 | + 620% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (R 80) | R 26 | + 203% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R 128) | R 25 | + 405% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (R 6,017) | R 3,632 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (R 7) | R 1.41 | + 418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (R 1,402) | R 429 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (R 228) | R 39 | + 478% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R 185,699 ($12,286) in New York City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 70,000 in Tembisa.
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