Cost of living in South Africa compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| South Africa | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (33 zł) | 55 zł | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 89 (20 zł) | 37 zł | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 56 (13 zł) | 20 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (4.40 zł) | 5.57 zł | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 50 (11 zł) | 21 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (6 zł) | 13 zł | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 90 (20 zł) | 24 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (7 zł) | 5.82 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 26 (5.83 zł) | 5.15 zł | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (5.46 zł) | 6 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 114 (26 zł) | 62 zł | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 (6 zł) | 11 zł | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (3.11 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 49% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| South Africa | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,744 (3,773 zł) | 7,764 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,617 (2,843 zł) | 5,477 zł | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,092 (471 zł) | 1,454 zł | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,976 (2,474 zł) | 4,669 zł | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,682 (1,731 zł) | 3,764 zł | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,388 (313 zł) | 1,044 zł | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 584 (132 zł) | 78 zł | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,723 (1,515 zł) | 1,949 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,773 (400 zł) | 800 zł | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 132 (30 zł) | 57 zł | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 55 (12 zł) | 70 zł | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 37% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| South Africa | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 873 (197 zł) | 400 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 615 (139 zł) | 216 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,860 (419 zł) | 401 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,354 (305 zł) | 621 zł | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| South Africa | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 396,258 (89,301 zł) | 160,841 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (5.25 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 791 (178 zł) | 211 zł | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 52% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| South Africa | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (11 zł) | 36 zł | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 173 (39 zł) | 67 zł | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 543 (122 zł) | 266 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 57 (13 zł) | 30 zł | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (9 zł) | 23 zł | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 31 (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 113 (25 zł) | 91 zł | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 34% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| South Africa | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (97 zł) | 134 zł | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 226 (51 zł) | 72 zł | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,154 (260 zł) | 427 zł | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 654 (147 zł) | 227 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (21 zł) | 40 zł | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 38 (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 41 (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,899 (2,682 zł) | 3,295 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.04 (0.68 zł) | 0.98 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 541 (122 zł) | 240 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 53 (12 zł) | 24 zł | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 38% cheaper than in Poland
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