Cost of living in South Africa compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 63% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 137 (SGD $11) | SGD $21 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 70 (SGD $5.66) | SGD $13 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (SGD $3.43) | SGD $10 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (SGD $1.44) | SGD $4.43 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 40 (SGD $3.25) | SGD $5.29 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 (SGD $1.85) | SGD $4.91 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 66 (SGD $5.35) | SGD $20 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (SGD $2.04) | SGD $7 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (SGD $1.64) | SGD $4.56 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (SGD $1.78) | SGD $6 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (SGD $7) | SGD $45 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (SGD $1.86) | SGD $4.49 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (SGD $1.18) | SGD $3.64 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 80% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,427 (SGD $1,323) | SGD $9,776 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,811 (SGD $1,031) | SGD $7,321 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,652 (SGD $133) | SGD $296 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,915 (SGD $798) | SGD $5,680 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,191 (SGD $579) | SGD $4,894 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,236 (SGD $100) | SGD $217 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 733 (SGD $59) | SGD $46 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,621 (SGD $453) | SGD $771 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,175 (SGD $175) | SGD $252 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (SGD $7) | SGD $16 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 52 (SGD $4.18) | SGD $24 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 47% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 823 (SGD $66) | SGD $145 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 588 (SGD $47) | SGD $87 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,570 (SGD $126) | SGD $181 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,339 (SGD $108) | SGD $221 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 69% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 303,084 (SGD $24,401) | SGD $140,409 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 (SGD $1.79) | SGD $3.36 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 669 (SGD $54) | SGD $154 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 49% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 97 (SGD $8) | SGD $14 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 232 (SGD $19) | SGD $20 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 479 (SGD $39) | SGD $99 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (SGD $3.78) | SGD $15 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (SGD $2.84) | SGD $7 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 65 (SGD $5.22) | SGD $12 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (SGD $2.38) | SGD $3.55 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (SGD $1.86) | SGD $5.11 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 164 (SGD $13) | SGD $45 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 70% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 400 (SGD $32) | SGD $79 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 205 (SGD $17) | SGD $37 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 476 (SGD $38) | SGD $280 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 627 (SGD $50) | SGD $190 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 74 (SGD $5.96) | SGD $27 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 31 (SGD $2.52) | SGD $8 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (SGD $2.67) | SGD $12 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 6,153 (SGD $495) | SGD $1,092 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.62 (SGD $0.13) | SGD $0.35 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 566 (SGD $46) | SGD $226 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 46 (SGD $3.74) | SGD $17 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,375 prices entered by 286 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 73% cheaper than in Singapore
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