Cost of living in South Africa compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 4% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (Php386) | Php275 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (Php212) | Php177 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (Php137) | Php112 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (Php53) | Php86 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (Php110) | Php107 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (Php71) | Php84 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (Php210) | Php205 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (Php81) | Php154 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (Php63) | Php97 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (Php66) | Php63 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (Php336) | Php403 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (Php74) | Php85 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Php40) | Php62 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 10% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,369 (Php48,533) | Php47,675 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,605 (Php32,444) | Php26,068 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,266 (Php4,276) | Php5,335 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,424 (Php31,830) | Php30,598 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,683 (Php22,574) | Php17,484 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 884 (Php2,987) | Php2,429 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 653 (Php2,205) | Php1,628 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,847 (Php16,373) | Php13,104 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,453 (Php4,908) | Php5,856 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 94 (Php319) | Php283 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (Php123) | Php260 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 26% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 830 (Php2,802) | Php2,272 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 561 (Php1,895) | Php1,330 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,343 (Php4,538) | Php4,611 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,240 (Php4,188) | Php4,052 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 39% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,016 (Php1,155,204) | Php1,154,410 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (Php51) | Php48 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 877 (Php2,963) | Php1,563 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 10% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 67 (Php225) | Php198 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 247 (Php833) | Php744 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 483 (Php1,630) | Php567 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 (Php171) | Php305 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (Php107) | Php145 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (Php180) | Php155 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (Php82) | Php85 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 22 (Php75) | Php86 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 138 (Php466) | Php309 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 28% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 356 (Php1,202) | Php887 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 177 (Php596) | Php501 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 836 (Php2,824) | Php1,958 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 573 (Php1,934) | Php2,245 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 80 (Php271) | Php249 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (Php107) | Php162 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (Php113) | Php87 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 13,465 (Php45,479) | Php19,345 | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.90 (Php6) | Php8 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 566 (Php1,912) | Php1,674 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (Php156) | Php117 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 18% more expensive than in Philippines
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