Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 137 (136 N$) | 146 N$ | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (63 N$) | 77 N$ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (38 N$) | 64 N$ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (15 N$) | 23 N$ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 40 (40 N$) | 36 N$ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (22 N$) | 27 N$ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 61 (61 N$) | 91 N$ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (24 N$) | 29 N$ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (17 N$) | 57 N$ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (24 N$) | 22 N$ | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 (84 N$) | 133 N$ | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (23 N$) | 22 N$ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (15 N$) | 13 N$ | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 21,503 (21,467 N$) | 18,657 N$ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 14,788 (14,764 N$) | 17,077 N$ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 937 (936 N$) | 4,612 N$ | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 11,265 (11,247 N$) | 14,553 N$ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,448 (7,435 N$) | 11,135 N$ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 880 (879 N$) | 1,122 N$ | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 760 (759 N$) | 1,014 N$ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,645 (4,637 N$) | 4,131 N$ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,516 (1,513 N$) | 2,297 N$ | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 79 (79 N$) | 99 N$ | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (36 N$) | 126 N$ | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 812 (811 N$) | 1,139 N$ | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 551 (550 N$) | 1,016 N$ | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,485 (1,482 N$) | 1,897 N$ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,266 (1,264 N$) | 1,053 N$ | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is about the same as in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 306,003 (305,499 N$) | 364,405 N$ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 21 (21 N$) | 16 N$ | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 514 (513 N$) | 511 N$ | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 115 (114 N$) | 182 N$ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 (64 N$) | 59 N$ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (141 N$) | 301 N$ | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 400 (399 N$) | 486 N$ | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (48 N$) | 44 N$ | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (31 N$) | 26 N$ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (55 N$) | 52 N$ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (26 N$) | 43 N$ | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (20 N$) | 26 N$ | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 185 (185 N$) | 190 N$ | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 405 (405 N$) | 415 N$ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 200 (200 N$) | 133 N$ | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 774 (773 N$) | 1,183 N$ | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 587 (586 N$) | 524 N$ | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 73 (73 N$) | 60 N$ | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (29 N$) | 38 N$ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (36 N$) | 29 N$ | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,502 (7,489 N$) | 12,197 N$ | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.33 (1.32 N$) | 1.25 N$ | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 658 (657 N$) | 635 N$ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (45 N$) | 51 N$ | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 415 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2022.
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