Cost of living in South Africa compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 40% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| South Africa | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 135 (27 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 73 (14 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (9 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (3.49 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (8 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (4.71 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (13 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (5.21 ₪) | 5.26 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (4.12 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (4.42 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 97 (19 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (4.65 ₪) | 5.53 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (3.01 ₪) | 3.00 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 27% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| South Africa | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,490 (3,260 ₪) | 7,338 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,853 (2,541 ₪) | 2,000 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,701 (336 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,547 (2,085 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,328 (1,449 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,336 (264 ₪) | 526 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 697 (138 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,421 (1,072 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,169 (429 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (17 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 68 (13 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 61% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| South Africa | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 857 (169 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 599 (118 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,644 (325 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,383 (273 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 29% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| South Africa | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 306,513 (60,601 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (4.57 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 679 (134 ₪) | 150 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 12% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| South Africa | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 92 (18 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 237 (47 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 511 (101 ₪) | 73 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (10 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (7 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (13 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (5.81 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 24 (4.80 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 175 (35 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 35% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| South Africa | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 427 (84 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 215 (43 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 478 (94 ₪) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 670 (132 ₪) | 150 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 69 (14 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (6 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 5,903 (1,167 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (0.31 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 547 (108 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (9 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,656 prices entered by 185 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 34% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory
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