Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia)
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 29% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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Cape Town | Tunis | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 168 (27 Dinar) | 17 Dinar | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (14 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 57 (9 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 21 (3.467 Dinar) | 1.814 Dinar | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | R 51 (8 Dinar) | 4.312 Dinar | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (4.261 Dinar) | 2.003 Dinar | + 113% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 86 (14 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 27 (4.331 Dinar) | 5.893 Dinar | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 31 (5.084 Dinar) | 2.715 Dinar | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (3.695 Dinar) | 3.499 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 88 (14 Dinar) | 29 Dinar | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (4.117 Dinar) | 3.244 Dinar | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (2.888 Dinar) | 0.716 Dinar | + 304% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 70% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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Cape Town | Tunis | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 23,487 (3,817 Dinar) | 1,733 Dinar | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 14,878 (2,418 Dinar) | 1,051 Dinar | + 130% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,909 (310 Dinar) | 201 Dinar | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,526 (2,036 Dinar) | 1,252 Dinar | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,879 (1,280 Dinar) | 755 Dinar | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 683 (111 Dinar) | 525 Dinar | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 669 (109 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 263% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,316 (864 Dinar) | 945 Dinar | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,886 (307 Dinar) | 429 Dinar | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 112 (18 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 67 (11 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 18% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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Cape Town | Tunis | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (138 Dinar) | 145 Dinar | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 592 (96 Dinar) | 149 Dinar | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,562 (254 Dinar) | 302 Dinar | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,323 (215 Dinar) | 229 Dinar | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 48% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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Cape Town | Tunis | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 421,755 (68,542 Dinar) | 89,111 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (3.973 Dinar) | 2.441 Dinar | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 673 (109 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 143% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 126 (21 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 9% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 37% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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Cape Town | Tunis | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (13 Dinar) | 4.950 Dinar | + 163% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 153 (25 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 103% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 646 (105 Dinar) | 57 Dinar | + 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 62 (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (5.050 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (9 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 43 (7 Dinar) | 4.576 Dinar | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (4.274 Dinar) | 3.468 Dinar | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 254 (41 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 269% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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Cape Town | Tunis | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 379 (62 Dinar) | 94 Dinar | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 209 (34 Dinar) | 24 Dinar | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 743 (121 Dinar) | 76 Dinar | + 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 709 (115 Dinar) | 82 Dinar | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 73 (12 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 37 (5.973 Dinar) | 4.106 Dinar | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (6 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,288 (1,672 Dinar) | 1,607 Dinar | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.17 (0.353 Dinar) | 0.244 Dinar | + 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 637 (104 Dinar) | 116 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 52 (8 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 13% | |
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 573 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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