Cost of living in South Africa compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 41% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 111 (SGD $10) | SGD $11 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (SGD $5.84) | SGD $8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (SGD $3.92) | SGD $5.49 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (SGD $1.43) | SGD $2.99 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (SGD $2.97) | SGD $3.49 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (SGD $1.99) | SGD $3.43 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (SGD $5.90) | SGD $18 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (SGD $2.21) | SGD $4.28 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (SGD $1.62) | SGD $2.50 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (SGD $1.70) | SGD $4.98 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 103 (SGD $9) | SGD $31 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (SGD $2.01) | SGD $2.91 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (SGD $1.01) | SGD $2.29 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 55% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,996 (SGD $1,382) | SGD $3,722 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,611 (SGD $885) | SGD $2,710 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,202 (SGD $111) | SGD $158 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 11,068 (SGD $1,020) | SGD $3,050 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,349 (SGD $677) | SGD $1,747 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 782 (SGD $72) | SGD $84 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 577 (SGD $53) | SGD $43 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,897 (SGD $451) | SGD $658 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,467 (SGD $135) | SGD $187 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 95 (SGD $9) | SGD $11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 38 (SGD $3.52) | SGD $18 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 6% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 861 (SGD $79) | SGD $113 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (SGD $55) | SGD $45 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,303 (SGD $120) | SGD $141 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,211 (SGD $112) | SGD $177 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 53% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 350,742 (SGD $32,314) | SGD $118,218 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (SGD $1.37) | SGD $2.19 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 675 (SGD $62) | SGD $97 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 38% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 70 (SGD $6) | SGD $13 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 223 (SGD $21) | SGD $10 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 475 (SGD $44) | SGD $69 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 50 (SGD $4.64) | SGD $14 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (SGD $2.88) | SGD $8 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (SGD $4.85) | SGD $9 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (SGD $2.36) | SGD $2.89 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 22 (SGD $2.01) | SGD $4.27 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 131 (SGD $12) | SGD $32 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 47% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 360 (SGD $33) | SGD $55 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 175 (SGD $16) | SGD $26 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 799 (SGD $74) | SGD $134 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 617 (SGD $57) | SGD $147 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 75 (SGD $7) | SGD $21 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (SGD $3.07) | SGD $6.00 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (SGD $3.28) | SGD $11 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,352 (SGD $1,046) | SGD $744 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.82 (SGD $0.17) | SGD $0.23 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 537 (SGD $50) | SGD $163 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (SGD $4.23) | SGD $14 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 49% cheaper than in Singapore
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