Cost of living in South Africa compared to Lebanon
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 46% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 102 (9,097 L£) | 20,131 L£ | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 (5,398 L£) | 13,289 L£ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (3,793 L£) | 6,680 L£ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (1,290 L£) | 3,555 L£ | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (2,925 L£) | 7,040 L£ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (1,761 L£) | 2,257 L£ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (5,124 L£) | 9,380 L£ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (2,047 L£) | 3,027 L£ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (1,723 L£) | 1,439 L£ | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (1,603 L£) | 2,158 L£ | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (8,180 L£) | 15,861 L£ | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (1,881 L£) | 2,786 L£ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (997 L£) | 1,300 L£ | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 55% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,421 (1,286,377 L£) | 3,300,900 L£ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,202 (820,830 L£) | 1,476,340 L£ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,246 (111,148 L£) | 332,854 L£ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,449 (932,056 L£) | 1,495,240 L£ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,291 (561,210 L£) | 812,088 L£ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 778 (69,365 L£) | 361,742 L£ | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 595 (53,112 L£) | 96,867 L£ | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,072 (452,470 L£) | 512,250 L£ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,388 (123,779 L£) | 305,236 L£ | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 83 (7,415 L£) | 14,174 L£ | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 35 (3,140 L£) | 13,946 L£ | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 31% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 726 (64,740 L£) | 108,475 L£ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 670 (59,802 L£) | 80,338 L£ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,318 (117,538 L£) | 178,545 L£ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,139 (101,605 L£) | 182,739 L£ | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 33% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 325,363 (29,023,917 L£) | 34,095,300 L£ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (1,407 L£) | 1,432 L£ | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 622 (55,511 L£) | 105,382 L£ | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 51% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 68 (6,071 L£) | 6,846 L£ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 206 (18,335 L£) | 16,641 L£ | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 493 (43,973 L£) | 98,538 L£ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 46 (4,126 L£) | 12,852 L£ | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (2,713 L£) | 9,078 L£ | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (4,838 L£) | 10,544 L£ | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (2,251 L£) | 5,472 L£ | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (1,699 L£) | 5,195 L£ | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 122 (10,875 L£) | 14,814 L£ | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 58% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 339 (30,256 L£) | 76,010 L£ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 174 (15,488 L£) | 31,229 L£ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 724 (64,608 L£) | 129,246 L£ | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 537 (47,905 L£) | 90,876 L£ | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (5,591 L£) | 18,984 L£ | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 31 (2,798 L£) | 6,507 L£ | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (2,904 L£) | 6,785 L£ | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,257 (736,522 L£) | 1,479,430 L£ | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.79 (160 L£) | 517 L£ | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 535 (47,695 L£) | 124,156 L£ | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (3,643 L£) | 4,853 L£ | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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LBP
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ZAR
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Cost of living in South Africa is 47% cheaper than in Lebanon
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