Cost of living in South Africa compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 30% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 110 (3,040 KZT) | 2,511 KZT | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 64 (1,757 KZT) | 1,759 KZT | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (1,160 KZT) | 798 KZT | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (414 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (879 KZT) | 468 KZT | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (566 KZT) | 668 KZT | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 61 (1,694 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (644 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (454 KZT) | 184 KZT | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (514 KZT) | 284 KZT | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 (2,784 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (596 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (288 KZT) | 131 KZT | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 73% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,224 (392,313 KZT) | 220,223 KZT | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,921 (246,049 KZT) | 143,216 KZT | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,216 (33,546 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,827 (298,600 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,848 (188,878 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 782 (21,556 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 577 (15,911 KZT) | 4,346 KZT | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,074 (139,943 KZT) | 110,533 KZT | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,501 (41,408 KZT) | 37,871 KZT | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 95 (2,630 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 34 (932 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 11% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 819 (22,592 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 608 (16,773 KZT) | 14,408 KZT | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,303 (35,938 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,211 (33,392 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 108% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 346,646 (9,560,658 KZT) | 6,651,570 KZT | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (417 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 675 (18,616 KZT) | 5,932 KZT | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 55% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 70 (1,940 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 223 (6,139 KZT) | 1,766 KZT | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 471 (12,984 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 50 (1,389 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (892 KZT) | 940 KZT | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (1,403 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (707 KZT) | 360 KZT | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (548 KZT) | 625 KZT | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 131 (3,611 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 7% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 344 (9,501 KZT) | 7,173 KZT | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 172 (4,749 KZT) | 2,632 KZT | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 684 (18,859 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 560 (15,452 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 72 (1,982 KZT) | 2,020 KZT | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (905 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (930 KZT) | 774 KZT | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,352 (313,102 KZT) | 225,566 KZT | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.82 (50 KZT) | 63 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 529 (14,593 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (1,232 KZT) | 498 KZT | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
27.580
KZT
/
ZAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,691 prices entered by 346 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 54% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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