Cost of living in South Africa compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 77% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (CI$6) | CI$25 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 72 (CI$3.45) | CI$12 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (CI$2.13) | CI$5.78 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (CI$0.84) | CI$3.49 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (CI$2.00) | CI$8 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (CI$1.14) | CI$9 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (CI$3.27) | CI$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (CI$1.27) | CI$7 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (CI$1.00) | CI$5.78 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (CI$1.08) | CI$4.84 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 100 (CI$4.82) | CI$27 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (CI$1.13) | CI$5.24 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (CI$0.73) | CI$4.03 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 72% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,227 (CI$781) | CI$3,447 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,823 (CI$617) | CI$2,161 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,711 (CI$82) | CI$376 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,414 (CI$501) | CI$1,831 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,326 (CI$353) | CI$1,539 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,371 (CI$66) | CI$151 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 698 (CI$34) | CI$82 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,520 (CI$266) | CI$396 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,172 (CI$105) | CI$317 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (CI$4.20) | CI$10 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 64 (CI$3.07) | CI$12 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 53% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 842 (CI$41) | CI$70 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 587 (CI$28) | CI$70 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,619 (CI$78) | CI$141 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,351 (CI$65) | CI$100 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 301,753 (CI$14,530) | CI$8,000 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (CI$1.10) | CI$1.40 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 649 (CI$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 91 (CI$4.38) | CI$9 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 218 (CI$11) | CI$8 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 506 (CI$24) | CI$127 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 45 (CI$2.18) | CI$5.00 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (CI$1.73) | CI$6 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (CI$3.26) | CI$6 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (CI$1.41) | CI$5.00 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 24 (CI$1.14) | CI$4.69 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 160 (CI$8) | CI$40 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 413 (CI$20) | CI$74 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 211 (CI$10) | CI$26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 462 (CI$22) | CI$45 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 651 (CI$31) | CI$130 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 69 (CI$3.30) | CI$14 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (CI$1.53) | CI$7 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (CI$1.58) | CI$5.66 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 5,291 (CI$255) | CI$600 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.53 (CI$0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 557 (CI$27) | CI$40 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (CI$2.25) | CI$11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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