Cost of living in South Africa compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 52% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 161 (SGD $12) | SGD $13 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 87 (SGD $6) | SGD $11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (SGD $3.79) | SGD $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (SGD $1.42) | SGD $3.88 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 50 (SGD $3.68) | SGD $5.20 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 28 (SGD $2.02) | SGD $4.05 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 97 (SGD $7) | SGD $22 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (SGD $2.24) | SGD $7 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (SGD $1.80) | SGD $5.41 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (SGD $1.68) | SGD $5.21 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 112 (SGD $8) | SGD $41 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (SGD $1.84) | SGD $2.92 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (SGD $1.04) | SGD $4.06 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 75% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,849 (SGD $1,231) | SGD $6,398 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,329 (SGD $901) | SGD $4,291 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,985 (SGD $145) | SGD $231 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,664 (SGD $779) | SGD $4,060 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,367 (SGD $538) | SGD $3,393 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,184 (SGD $87) | SGD $131 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 645 (SGD $47) | SGD $47 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,683 (SGD $415) | SGD $1,084 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,723 (SGD $126) | SGD $363 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 137 (SGD $10) | SGD $24 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 77 (SGD $5.65) | SGD $22 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 38% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 872 (SGD $64) | SGD $115 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 612 (SGD $45) | SGD $65 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,636 (SGD $120) | SGD $178 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,351 (SGD $99) | SGD $204 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 436,132 (SGD $31,871) | SGD $156,163 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (SGD $1.75) | SGD $2.89 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 882 (SGD $64) | SGD $79 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 61% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 81 (SGD $5.90) | SGD $14 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 206 (SGD $15) | SGD $37 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 543 (SGD $40) | SGD $122 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 54 (SGD $3.93) | SGD $13 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 38 (SGD $2.78) | SGD $5.44 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 71 (SGD $5.21) | SGD $14 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 36 (SGD $2.62) | SGD $5.31 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 27 (SGD $1.94) | SGD $9 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 127 (SGD $9) | SGD $32 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 55% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| South Africa | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 403 (SGD $29) | SGD $49 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 227 (SGD $17) | SGD $28 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 846 (SGD $62) | SGD $387 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 692 (SGD $51) | SGD $115 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 89 (SGD $6) | SGD $21 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 37 (SGD $2.67) | SGD $7 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (SGD $2.76) | SGD $12 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,892 (SGD $796) | SGD $922 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.37 (SGD $0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 598 (SGD $44) | SGD $212 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 53 (SGD $3.86) | SGD $16 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 61% cheaper than in Singapore
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