Cost of living in South Africa compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 44% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 127 (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 68 (€4.02) | €9 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (€2.46) | €4.24 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (€0.98) | €1.02 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 40 (€2.40) | €4.17 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (€1.26) | €2.47 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (€3.70) | €5.48 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (€1.41) | €2.65 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (€1.15) | €1.53 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (€1.25) | €1.22 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 (€5.15) | €6 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (€1.38) | €3.13 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (€0.81) | €1.51 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,411 (€916) | €2,113 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,359 (€675) | €1,613 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,568 (€93) | €290 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,801 (€523) | €1,335 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,669 (€396) | €1,103 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 787 (€47) | €128 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 755 (€45) | €41 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,346 (€318) | €359 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,882 (€112) | €114 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 (€5.31) | €14 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (€2.12) | €15 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 33% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 813 (€48) | €91 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 550 (€33) | €46 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,485 (€88) | €94 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,256 (€75) | €144 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 39% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 311,470 (€18,516) | €28,397 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 20 (€1.19) | €2.02 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 843 (€50) | €87 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 51 (€3.01) | €3.40 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 175 (€10) | €14 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 421 (€25) | €56 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 37 (€2.22) | €5.40 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (€1.73) | €3.38 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (€3.33) | €4.14 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (€1.80) | €1.71 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (€1.15) | €2.02 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 132 (€8) | €24 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 387 (€23) | €57 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 194 (€12) | €24 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 606 (€36) | €185 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 582 (€35) | €71 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 77 (€4.58) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (€1.79) | €3.22 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (€1.94) | €4.99 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,284 (€552) | €531 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.68 (€0.10) | €0.14 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 533 (€32) | €40 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (€2.70) | €7 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 44% cheaper than in Netherlands
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