Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Włocławek, Poland
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (30 zł) | 65 zł | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (3.86 zł) | 5.11 zł | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | R 36 (10 zł) | 5.50 zł | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (6 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 65 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (5.80 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (4.26 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (4.90 zł) | 2.75 zł | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 105 (28 zł) | 38 zł | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (6 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (3.05 zł) | 4.00 zł | - 24% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 18,417 (4,941 zł) | 1,588 zł | + 211% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,723 (3,145 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (308 zł) | 192 zł | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,960 (3,477 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,100 (2,173 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (231 zł) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 602 (161 zł) | 55 zł | + 196% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 4,786 (1,284 zł) | 2,667 zł | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,372 (368 zł) | 625 zł | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (23 zł) | 12 zł | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 39 (10 zł) | 103 zł | - 90% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 782 (210 zł) | 217 zł | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 504 (135 zł) | 134 zł | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (382 zł) | 258 zł | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (378 zł) | 284 zł | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 59% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (99,996 zł) | 60,000 zł | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (3.89 zł) | 5.61 zł | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (195 zł) | 77 zł | + 154% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (39 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (38 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 408 (109 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (11 zł) | 20 zł | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (5.06 zł) | 9 zł | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 92% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (114 zł) | 50 zł | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 183 (49 zł) | 40 zł | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 769 (206 zł) | 90 zł | + 129% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 689 (185 zł) | 110 zł | + 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 71 (19 zł) | 25 zł | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (2,069 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (0.44 zł) | 0.53 zł | - 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 605 (162 zł) | 130 zł | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 8% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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