Cost of living in South Africa compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 53% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| South Africa | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 161 (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 87 (€4.39) | €11 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (€2.62) | €5.46 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (€0.98) | €1.37 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 50 (€2.55) | €3.78 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 28 (€1.40) | €3.07 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 97 (€4.90) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (€1.55) | €2.55 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (€1.25) | €1.98 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (€1.16) | €2.03 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 112 (€5.68) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (€1.28) | €2.97 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (€0.72) | €2.19 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 49% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| South Africa | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,849 (€853) | €1,531 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,329 (€624) | €1,330 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,985 (€100) | €285 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,664 (€540) | €933 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,367 (€373) | €786 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,184 (€60) | €196 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 645 (€33) | €49 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,683 (€288) | €323 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,723 (€87) | €120 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 137 (€7) | €25 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 77 (€3.91) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 36% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| South Africa | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 872 (€44) | €94 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 612 (€31) | €42 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,636 (€83) | €101 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,351 (€68) | €129 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| South Africa | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 436,132 (€22,072) | €31,127 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (€1.21) | €1.72 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 882 (€45) | €50 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| South Africa | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 81 (€4.08) | €12 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 206 (€10) | €10 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 543 (€28) | €32 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 54 (€2.72) | €5.29 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 38 (€1.92) | €5.14 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 71 (€3.61) | €4.92 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (€1.81) | €2.08 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 27 (€1.34) | €4.00 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 127 (€6) | €27 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 49% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| South Africa | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 403 (€20) | €45 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 227 (€11) | €26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 846 (€43) | €90 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 692 (€35) | €94 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 89 (€4.49) | €12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 37 (€1.85) | €3.76 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (€1.91) | €5.02 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,892 (€551) | €561 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.37 (€0.12) | €0.25 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 598 (€30) | €31 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 53 (€2.67) | €8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 42% cheaper than in Belgium
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