Cost of living in South Africa compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 46% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (€3.65) | €8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (€2.36) | €4.12 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (€0.91) | €1.10 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (€1.90) | €3.26 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (€1.22) | €2.21 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (€3.62) | €6 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (€1.40) | €2.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (€1.09) | €1.35 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (€1.13) | €1.32 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 100 (€5.82) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (€1.27) | €2.42 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (€0.69) | €1.23 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,369 (€837) | €1,747 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,605 (€559) | €1,388 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,266 (€74) | €168 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,424 (€549) | €1,237 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,683 (€389) | €893 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 884 (€52) | €114 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 653 (€38) | €38 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,847 (€282) | €448 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,453 (€85) | €181 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 94 (€5.50) | €8 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (€2.12) | €15 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 26% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 830 (€48) | €77 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 561 (€33) | €41 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,361 (€79) | €91 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,240 (€72) | €120 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 39% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,016 (€19,920) | €27,888 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (€0.88) | €1.61 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 877 (€51) | €90 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 67 (€3.89) | €2.33 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 247 (€14) | €14 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 483 (€28) | €35 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 (€2.94) | €2.86 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (€1.84) | €3.98 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (€3.10) | €4.24 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (€1.41) | €1.48 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 22 (€1.30) | €1.98 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 138 (€8) | €24 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 30% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 356 (€21) | €40 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 177 (€10) | €23 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 836 (€49) | €59 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 573 (€33) | €63 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 80 (€4.67) | €11 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 31 (€1.83) | €3.42 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (€1.95) | €4.91 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 13,465 (€784) | €471 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.90 (€0.11) | €0.16 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 566 (€33) | €36 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (€2.73) | €8 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 42% cheaper than in Netherlands
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