Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 38% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland)
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| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is about the same as in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Włocławek | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 137 (38 zł) | 54 zł | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (4.09 zł) | 4.53 zł | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 40 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 61 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (7 zł) | 4.46 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (4.79 zł) | 2.61 zł | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (7 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 (23 zł) | 31 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (6 zł) | 5.19 zł | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (4.22 zł) | 3.29 zł | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 72% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Włocławek | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 21,503 (5,958 zł) | 1,915 zł | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 14,788 (4,098 zł) | 1,457 zł | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 937 (260 zł) | 366 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 11,265 (3,122 zł) | 1,200 zł | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,448 (2,064 zł) | 871 zł | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 880 (244 zł) | 800 zł | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 760 (211 zł) | 55 zł | + 287% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,645 (1,287 zł) | 2,307 zł | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,516 (420 zł) | 512 zł | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 79 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (10 zł) | 116 zł | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Włocławek | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 812 (225 zł) | 187 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 551 (153 zł) | 127 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,485 (411 zł) | 289 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,266 (351 zł) | 266 zł | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 61% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Włocławek | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 306,003 (84,791 zł) | 46,429 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 21 (5.89 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 514 (142 zł) | 69 zł | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 115 (32 zł) | 36 zł | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Włocławek | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 400 (111 zł) | 80 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (5.43 zł) | 7 zł | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 185 (51 zł) | 19 zł | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Włocławek | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 405 (112 zł) | 59 zł | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 200 (55 zł) | 33 zł | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 774 (215 zł) | 90 zł | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 587 (163 zł) | 107 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 73 (20 zł) | 20 zł | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,502 (2,079 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.33 (0.37 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 658 (182 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (12 zł) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 380 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
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