Cost of living in South Africa compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 36% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| South Africa | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (Dinar 4.920) | Dinar 8 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 81 (Dinar 2.974) | Dinar 5.375 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (Dinar 1.619) | Dinar 2.877 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (Dinar 0.711) | Dinar 1.154 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (Dinar 1.515) | Dinar 1.606 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (Dinar 0.950) | Dinar 0.567 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 74 (Dinar 2.733) | Dinar 3.323 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (Dinar 1.050) | Dinar 1.366 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (Dinar 0.912) | Dinar 0.617 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (Dinar 0.918) | Dinar 3.114 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 107 (Dinar 3.928) | Dinar 15 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (Dinar 0.869) | Dinar 1.066 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (Dinar 0.637) | Dinar 0.279 | + 128% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 5% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| South Africa | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,056 (Dinar 591) | Dinar 646 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,480 (Dinar 422) | Dinar 358 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,007 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 56 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (Dinar 327) | Dinar 485 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (Dinar 247) | Dinar 236 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 29 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 592 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 16 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,531 (Dinar 204) | Dinar 172 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,982 (Dinar 73) | Dinar 103 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (Dinar 4.804) | Dinar 5.986 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 71 (Dinar 2.614) | Dinar 5.061 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 45% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| South Africa | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 840 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 49 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 621 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 54 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,656 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 62 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 59 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| South Africa | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 406,338 (Dinar 14,952) | Dinar 21,660 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (Dinar 0.862) | Dinar 1.046 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,062 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 33 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 26% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| South Africa | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 64 (Dinar 2.373) | Dinar 2.859 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 8 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 592 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 20 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (Dinar 1.610) | Dinar 5.838 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (Dinar 1.309) | Dinar 2.893 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 64 (Dinar 2.341) | Dinar 3.769 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (Dinar 1.343) | Dinar 1.811 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 27 (Dinar 0.984) | Dinar 2.135 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 168 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 43% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| South Africa | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 438 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 32 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 235 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 19 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 41 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 719 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 49 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (Dinar 2.570) | Dinar 6 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (Dinar 1.310) | Dinar 3.742 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (Dinar 1.213) | Dinar 4.602 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (Dinar 394) | Dinar 273 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (Dinar 0.058) | Dinar 0.100 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 52 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (Dinar 1.804) | Dinar 2.437 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.03680
JOD
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,135 prices entered by 225 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 21% cheaper than in Jordan
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