Cost of living in South Africa compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 38% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| South Africa | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 133 (226 NT$) | 196 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 82 (139 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (75 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (33 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 40 (69 NT$) | 122 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (45 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 80 (136 NT$) | 230 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (49 NT$) | 133 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (42 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (43 NT$) | 49 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 107 (182 NT$) | 436 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (41 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (30 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| South Africa | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,056 (27,361 NT$) | 46,160 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,480 (19,562 NT$) | 28,930 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,007 (3,419 NT$) | 1,512 NT$ | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,876 (15,125 NT$) | 18,869 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,725 (11,459 NT$) | 13,302 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,289 (2,196 NT$) | 5,598 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 647 (1,102 NT$) | 753 NT$ | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,375 (9,160 NT$) | 14,757 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,798 (3,064 NT$) | 1,650 NT$ | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 128 (219 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 71 (121 NT$) | 572 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 9% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| South Africa | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 836 (1,424 NT$) | 2,350 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 625 (1,066 NT$) | 972 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,566 (2,669 NT$) | 1,745 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,371 (2,337 NT$) | 3,514 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 28% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| South Africa | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 406,338 (692,427 NT$) | 917,519 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (40 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,189 (2,026 NT$) | 1,292 NT$ | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 37% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| South Africa | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 82 (140 NT$) | 244 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 245 (418 NT$) | 244 NT$ | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 577 (983 NT$) | 699 NT$ | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (75 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (61 NT$) | 183 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (126 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (58 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (44 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 168 (286 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| South Africa | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 438 (746 NT$) | 500 NT$ | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 235 (401 NT$) | 644 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 745 (1,270 NT$) | 6,000 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 719 (1,225 NT$) | 1,243 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (119 NT$) | 402 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (59 NT$) | 104 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (56 NT$) | 74 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,711 (18,252 NT$) | 8,016 NT$ | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.57 (2.67 NT$) | 5.05 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 639 (1,088 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 49 (84 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 13% cheaper than in Taiwan
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