Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Soweto | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 60 (Dinar 2.260) | Dinar 4.014 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 47 (Dinar 1.771) | Dinar 4.007 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (Dinar 1.139) | Dinar 2.654 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (Dinar 0.581) | Dinar 1.000 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 53 (Dinar 1.994) | Dinar 1.386 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (Dinar 0.837) | Dinar 0.552 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 74 (Dinar 2.770) | Dinar 3.365 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (Dinar 1.170) | Dinar 1.148 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (Dinar 0.829) | Dinar 1.139 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 32 (Dinar 1.207) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 227 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (Dinar 0.687) | Dinar 1.000 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (Dinar 0.508) | Dinar 1.000 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 26% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Soweto | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,776 (Dinar 444) | Dinar 701 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 5,930 (Dinar 223) | Dinar 233 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,510 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 60 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 19,000 (Dinar 716) | Dinar 470 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 9,767 (Dinar 368) | Dinar 226 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 9,000 (Dinar 339) | Dinar 30 | + 1030% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 476 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 16 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,388 (Dinar 203) | Dinar 231 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,214 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 103 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 54 (Dinar 2.052) | Dinar 8 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Soweto | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 833 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 50 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 120 (Dinar 4.521) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 60 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 35 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Soweto (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Soweto | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 169,096 (Dinar 6,371) | Dinar 7,518 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 18 (Dinar 0.662) | Dinar 0.750 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 562 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 33 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Soweto (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Soweto | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 45 (Dinar 1.695) | Dinar 2.500 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.219 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 383 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 10 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 35 (Dinar 1.319) | Dinar 3.000 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (Dinar 1.319) | Dinar 3.125 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (Dinar 1.695) | Dinar 2.741 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (Dinar 0.810) | Dinar 0.916 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 9 (Dinar 0.339) | Dinar 2.000 | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 68 (Dinar 2.574) | Dinar 4.445 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Soweto | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6.000 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 (Dinar 3.767) | Dinar 14 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 400 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (Dinar 1.130) | Dinar 2.000 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (Dinar 0.942) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 (Dinar 0.104) | Dinar 0.030 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (Dinar 1.450) | Dinar 2.148 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2023.
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