Cost of living in South Africa compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 43% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| South Africa | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 151 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 78 (€3.74) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 46 (€2.19) | €4.71 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (€0.93) | €1.53 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (€1.87) | €4.61 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (€1.25) | €1.82 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 72 (€3.46) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (€1.33) | €1.61 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (€1.10) | €1.00 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (€1.20) | €1.55 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (€4.60) | €9 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (€1.15) | €2.24 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (€0.81) | €0.99 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 11% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| South Africa | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,362 (€834) | €869 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,209 (€587) | €578 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,691 (€81) | €195 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,309 (€495) | €528 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,356 (€353) | €370 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,482 (€71) | €135 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 687 (€33) | €24 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,794 (€326) | €342 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,766 (€85) | €103 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 (€5.44) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 54 (€2.61) | €7 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 27% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| South Africa | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (€41) | €80 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 622 (€30) | €36 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,601 (€77) | €89 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,414 (€68) | €94 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 8% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| South Africa | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 413,067 (€19,849) | €22,296 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (€1.12) | €1.97 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 723 (€35) | €31 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| South Africa | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 120 (€5.76) | €4.45 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 227 (€11) | €8 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 631 (€30) | €42 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 50 (€2.41) | €3.87 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (€1.73) | €3.65 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (€3.03) | €4.52 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 (€1.84) | €2.85 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 28 (€1.35) | €2.79 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 232 (€11) | €14 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 52% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| South Africa | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 469 (€23) | €31 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 211 (€10) | €16 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 730 (€35) | €35 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 672 (€32) | €48 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 74 (€3.54) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (€1.59) | €3.82 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (€1.72) | €4.23 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,457 (€406) | €540 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (€0.08) | €0.46 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 604 (€29) | €38 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (€2.42) | €4.69 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 27% cheaper than in Greece
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