Cost of living in South Africa compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 146 (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 84 (€3.96) | €11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 46 (€2.17) | €5.11 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (€0.91) | €1.30 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 38 (€1.82) | €4.68 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (€1.24) | €2.98 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 75 (€3.54) | €6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 27 (€1.30) | €2.21 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (€1.06) | €1.54 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (€1.17) | €1.50 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (€4.62) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (€1.10) | €3.19 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (€0.80) | €1.50 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 62% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,397 (€825) | €2,170 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,449 (€590) | €1,866 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,747 (€83) | €267 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,462 (€496) | €1,527 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,398 (€351) | €1,248 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,587 (€75) | €197 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 701 (€33) | €42 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,822 (€323) | €317 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,710 (€81) | €187 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 115 (€5.45) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 57 (€2.70) | €18 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 27% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 850 (€40) | €78 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 625 (€30) | €35 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,619 (€77) | €90 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,447 (€69) | €117 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 420,276 (€19,920) | €28,626 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (€1.11) | €2.09 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 755 (€36) | €86 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 41% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 83 (€3.92) | €3.03 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 240 (€11) | €12 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 567 (€27) | €49 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (€2.27) | €4.68 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (€1.70) | €5.07 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 67 (€3.18) | €5.20 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (€1.70) | €2.21 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (€1.22) | €3.24 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 226 (€11) | €30 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 53% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| South Africa | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 480 (€23) | €52 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 210 (€10) | €24 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 755 (€36) | €234 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 674 (€32) | €74 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 78 (€3.71) | €13 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (€1.57) | €3.39 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (€1.69) | €5.28 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,514 (€404) | €653 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.69 (€0.08) | €0.08 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 629 (€30) | €42 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (€2.35) | €8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands
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