Cost of living in South Africa compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 124 (Rp 111,468) | Rp 55,068 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 82 (Rp 73,784) | Rp 58,183 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 53 (Rp 47,461) | Rp 31,308 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (Rp 17,177) | Rp 23,300 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 51 (Rp 45,447) | Rp 30,367 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (Rp 26,223) | Rp 14,479 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 87 (Rp 77,971) | Rp 67,619 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (Rp 27,722) | Rp 46,085 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 26 (Rp 23,120) | Rp 20,806 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 26 (Rp 23,250) | Rp 34,093 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 172 (Rp 154,473) | Rp 344,694 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 (Rp 24,091) | Rp 18,823 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (Rp 13,190) | Rp 14,432 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,362 (Rp 12,909,779) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,570 (Rp 9,501,119) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,134 (Rp 1,918,013) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 14,448 (Rp 12,986,904) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,086 (Rp 9,065,790) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,095 (Rp 1,882,857) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 618 (Rp 555,897) | Rp 378,883 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,029 (Rp 5,419,590) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,529 (Rp 1,374,484) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 151 (Rp 135,519) | Rp 91,402 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 122 (Rp 109,921) | Rp 80,207 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 800 (Rp 718,862) | Rp 759,724 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 620 (Rp 557,269) | Rp 458,661 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,738 (Rp 1,562,072) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,386 (Rp 1,245,485) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 487,338 (Rp 438,060,576) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (Rp 20,469) | Rp 12,092 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 786 (Rp 706,867) | Rp 199,904 | + 254% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (Rp 43,501) | Rp 22,456 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 173 (Rp 155,254) | Rp 96,147 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 582 (Rp 522,855) | Rp 275,446 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 57 (Rp 51,660) | Rp 66,604 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 38 (Rp 34,424) | Rp 26,592 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (Rp 66,609) | Rp 33,023 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 43 (Rp 38,377) | Rp 27,953 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 36 (Rp 31,943) | Rp 12,305 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 113 (Rp 101,200) | Rp 84,361 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Africa | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (Rp 386,856) | Rp 261,890 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 226 (Rp 202,994) | Rp 104,570 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,154 (Rp 1,037,412) | Rp 496,791 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 654 (Rp 587,440) | Rp 379,769 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 96 (Rp 86,361) | Rp 149,637 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 38 (Rp 34,458) | Rp 38,584 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (Rp 31,111) | Rp 50,891 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,899 (Rp 10,695,917) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.04 (Rp 2,729) | Rp 2,388 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 434 (Rp 390,426) | Rp 433,566 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 56 (Rp 50,547) | Rp 42,636 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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IDR
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ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,238 prices entered by 163 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia
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