Cost of living in South Africa compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| South Africa | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (NZ$12) | NZ$22 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 80 (NZ$7) | NZ$15 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (NZ$3.94) | NZ$9 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (NZ$1.74) | NZ$2.46 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 41 (NZ$3.69) | NZ$11 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (NZ$2.39) | NZ$9 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 76 (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (NZ$2.51) | NZ$4.67 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (NZ$2.21) | NZ$4.04 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (NZ$2.20) | NZ$4.85 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 101 (NZ$9) | NZ$20 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (NZ$2.13) | NZ$4.10 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (NZ$1.58) | NZ$2.55 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| South Africa | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,858 (NZ$1,424) | NZ$3,584 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,502 (NZ$1,033) | NZ$2,858 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,864 (NZ$167) | NZ$202 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (NZ$797) | NZ$2,583 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (NZ$604) | NZ$1,932 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (NZ$116) | NZ$148 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 704 (NZ$63) | NZ$75 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,040 (NZ$453) | NZ$673 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,511 (NZ$136) | NZ$291 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 131 (NZ$12) | NZ$19 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 (NZ$6) | NZ$34 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| South Africa | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 (NZ$77) | NZ$120 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 625 (NZ$56) | NZ$95 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,612 (NZ$145) | NZ$166 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (NZ$123) | NZ$210 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| South Africa | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 400,635 (NZ$35,975) | NZ$38,812 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (NZ$2.09) | NZ$2.75 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,084 (NZ$97) | NZ$138 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 16% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| South Africa | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 82 (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (NZ$22) | NZ$5.00 | + 341% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 611 (NZ$55) | NZ$63 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (NZ$3.93) | NZ$7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (NZ$3.19) | NZ$6 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (NZ$3.25) | NZ$3.37 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (NZ$2.32) | NZ$4.03 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 163 (NZ$15) | NZ$39 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 56% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| South Africa | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 425 (NZ$38) | NZ$88 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 220 (NZ$20) | NZ$38 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (NZ$67) | NZ$136 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 706 (NZ$63) | NZ$125 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (NZ$6) | NZ$21 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (NZ$2.98) | NZ$5.78 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (NZ$3.11) | NZ$12 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (NZ$962) | NZ$1,278 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (NZ$0.14) | NZ$0.44 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (NZ$57) | NZ$79 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (NZ$4.40) | NZ$39 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,553 prices entered by 283 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 45% cheaper than in New Zealand
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