Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States vs Tembisa, South Africa
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| Food | + 251% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 251% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (R 232) | R 60 | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R 134) | R 50 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (R 84) | R 31 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (R 14) | R 15 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.63 (R 55) | R 23 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (R 59) | R 13 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (R 72) | R 41 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (R 46) | R 14 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (R 26) | R 8 | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (R 93) | R 14 | + 590% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R 239) | R 138 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.65 (R 40) | R 16 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.77 (R 42) | R 5.00 | + 738% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,954 (R 29,531) | R 22,750 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,434 (R 21,670) | R 19,000 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (R 2,277) | R 1,350 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,501 (R 22,692) | R 20,000 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (R 12,193) | R 12,000 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (R 1,593) | R 1,000 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (R 521) | R 600 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $190 (R 2,864) | R 6,833 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (R 1,407) | R 1,233 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R 162) | R 78 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (R 311) | R 40 | + 678% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $34 (R 517) | R 700 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (R 671) | R 717 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (R 1,131) | R 1,167 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (R 1,460) | R 800 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,429 (R 339,020) | R 294,500 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (R 10) | R 14 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (R 1,359) | R 392 | + 247% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (R 243) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 201% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 201% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R 142) | R 50 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (R 285) | R 120 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (R 978) | R 300 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R 108) | R 15 | + 622% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (R 46) | R 19 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (R 89) | R 39 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (R 65) | R 17 | + 280% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (R 30) | R 12 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (R 360) | R 65 | + 454% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (R 745) | R 289 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (R 401) | R 109 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 (R 2,773) | R 674 | + 312% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (R 1,257) | R 768 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R 197) | R 38 | + 415% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (R 82) | R 26 | + 213% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R 98) | R 25 | + 286% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $310 (R 4,689) | R 3,632 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (R 1.62) | R 1.41 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (R 564) | R 429 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R 148) | R 39 | + 276% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 113,512 ($7,510) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 62,000 in Tembisa.
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