Cost of living in South Africa compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 36% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 126 (€7) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 84 (€4.37) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 56 (€2.88) | €4.41 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (€1.01) | €1.46 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 51 (€2.62) | €3.42 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (€1.52) | €4.46 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 90 (€4.68) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (€1.60) | €2.26 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 26 (€1.34) | €1.38 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 27 (€1.39) | €1.34 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 144 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 (€1.40) | €2.14 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (€0.74) | €1.36 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 27% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,971 (€777) | €1,392 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,971 (€569) | €900 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,134 (€111) | €384 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 14,448 (€750) | €759 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 10,086 (€523) | €500 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,095 (€109) | €121 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 602 (€31) | €13 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,447 (€334) | €500 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,670 (€87) | €350 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 135 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 131 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 23% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 845 (€44) | €85 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 620 (€32) | €35 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,817 (€94) | €98 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,593 (€83) | €110 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 35% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 396,258 (€20,557) | €30,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (€1.21) | €1.58 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 791 (€41) | €14 | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 27% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (€2.51) | €8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 173 (€9) | €3.00 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 543 (€28) | €50 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 57 (€2.98) | €5.50 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (€2.01) | €3.75 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (€3.51) | €2.91 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 (€1.72) | €1.46 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 31 (€1.61) | €2.08 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 113 (€5.84) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| South Africa | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (€22) | €28 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 226 (€12) | €21 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,154 (€60) | €25 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 654 (€34) | €80 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (€4.91) | €6.00 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 38 (€1.99) | €3.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 41 (€2.15) | €2.41 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,899 (€617) | €293 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.04 (€0.16) | €0.10 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 541 (€28) | €30 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 55 (€2.87) | €11 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Slovakia
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