Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States vs Worcester, South Africa
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| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R 204) | R 69 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R 113) | R 40 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (R 59) | R 32 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (R 9) | R 10 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (R 38) | R 14 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (R 50) | R 10 | + 418% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (R 90) | R 34 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (R 42) | R 12 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (R 22) | R 14 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (R 40) | R 19 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R 231) | R 49 | + 368% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.64 (R 24) | R 17 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (R 26) | R 7 | + 291% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 183% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,840 (R 26,336) | R 6,086 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,310 (R 18,748) | R 6,000 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (R 2,291) | R 1,270 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (R 18,848) | R 1,835 | + 927% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $929 (R 13,298) | R 1,682 | + 690% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (R 1,705) | R 375 | + 355% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (R 609) | R 549 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $328 (R 4,701) | R 5,000 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (R 1,477) | R 1,343 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R 152) | R 65 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (R 344) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (R 641) | R 638 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (R 527) | R 307 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (R 1,305) | R 1,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (R 1,450) | R 850 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,291 (R 347,672) | R 270,046 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (R 10) | R 13 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (R 1,239) | R 350 | + 254% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (R 209) | R 69 | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (R 72) | R 150 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (R 242) | R 120 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (R 1,474) | R 350 | + 321% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R 90) | R 59 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (R 45) | R 29 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (R 92) | R 54 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (R 48) | R 26 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (R 27) | R 17 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (R 304) | R 73 | + 318% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (R 507) | R 275 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (R 310) | R 109 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $143 (R 2,046) | R 650 | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (R 896) | R 348 | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (R 149) | R 45 | + 232% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (R 81) | R 19 | + 322% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (R 79) | R 14 | + 481% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (R 6,590) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (R 8) | R 1.40 | + 490% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (R 559) | R 345 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R 109) | R 33 | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 280 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 41,136 ($2,874) in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 17,000 in Worcester.
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