Cost of living in South Africa compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 71% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (CI$7) | CI$21 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 89 (CI$4.16) | CI$10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 56 (CI$2.61) | CI$8 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (CI$0.92) | CI$4.09 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 50 (CI$2.36) | CI$6 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (CI$1.35) | CI$4.39 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 90 (CI$4.21) | CI$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (CI$1.45) | CI$6 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 26 (CI$1.22) | CI$4.46 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (CI$1.14) | CI$4.84 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 114 (CI$5.37) | CI$28 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 (CI$1.26) | CI$4.06 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (CI$0.65) | CI$3.37 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 79% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,744 (CI$786) | CI$4,003 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,617 (CI$592) | CI$3,020 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,092 (CI$98) | CI$522 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,976 (CI$515) | CI$2,170 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,682 (CI$361) | CI$1,517 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,388 (CI$65) | CI$349 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 584 (CI$27) | CI$148 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,723 (CI$316) | CI$415 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,773 (CI$83) | CI$176 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 132 (CI$6) | CI$10 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 55 (CI$2.59) | CI$12 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 873 (CI$41) | CI$45 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 615 (CI$29) | CI$125 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,860 (CI$87) | CI$70 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,354 (CI$64) | CI$121 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 396,258 (CI$18,606) | CI$35,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (CI$1.09) | CI$1.82 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 791 (CI$37) | CI$83 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (CI$2.27) | CI$5.06 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 173 (CI$8) | CI$8 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 543 (CI$25) | CI$76 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 57 (CI$2.70) | CI$5.00 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (CI$1.82) | CI$5.73 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (CI$3.18) | CI$6 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 (CI$1.56) | CI$5.50 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 31 (CI$1.46) | CI$3.04 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 113 (CI$5.29) | CI$45 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 68% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| South Africa | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (CI$20) | CI$65 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 226 (CI$11) | CI$29 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,154 (CI$54) | CI$40 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 654 (CI$31) | CI$125 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (CI$4.44) | CI$8 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 38 (CI$1.80) | CI$7 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 41 (CI$1.94) | CI$6.00 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,899 (CI$559) | CI$1,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.04 (CI$0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 541 (CI$25) | CI$264 | - 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 53 (CI$2.49) | CI$9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 69% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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