Cost of living in South Africa compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| South Africa | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (141TL) | 137TL | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 79 (83TL) | 97TL | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (46TL) | 45TL | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (19TL) | 21TL | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (41TL) | 39TL | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (27TL) | 22TL | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (75TL) | 70TL | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (30TL) | 17TL | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (25TL) | 12TL | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (21TL) | 38TL | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 110 (116TL) | 276TL | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (26TL) | 25TL | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (17TL) | 7TL | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 19% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| South Africa | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,238 (16,118TL) | 17,470TL | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,886 (11,515TL) | 10,966TL | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,738 (1,838TL) | 1,883TL | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,715 (11,333TL) | 12,049TL | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,104 (7,514TL) | 7,173TL | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,338 (1,416TL) | 1,177TL | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 668 (707TL) | 142TL | + 397% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,889 (6,229TL) | 5,496TL | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,917 (2,027TL) | 2,161TL | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 104 (110TL) | 98TL | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 62 (65TL) | 82TL | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 8% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| South Africa | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (898TL) | 889TL | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 599 (633TL) | 573TL | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,621 (1,715TL) | 1,493TL | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,478 (1,563TL) | 1,538TL | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 5% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| South Africa | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 307,302 (325,046TL) | 658,736TL | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (25TL) | 20TL | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 656 (694TL) | 507TL | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 14% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| South Africa | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 83 (88TL) | 42TL | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 232 (245TL) | 58TL | + 326% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 548 (579TL) | 621TL | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (51TL) | 76TL | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 37 (39TL) | 67TL | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (78TL) | 54TL | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (36TL) | 38TL | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (27TL) | 43TL | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 176 (187TL) | 149TL | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 23% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| South Africa | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 463 (490TL) | 425TL | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 223 (236TL) | 160TL | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 688 (728TL) | 868TL | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 715 (756TL) | 1,040TL | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 67 (71TL) | 220TL | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (35TL) | 49TL | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (32TL) | 75TL | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,044 (8,509TL) | 13,592TL | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (1.68TL) | 1.29TL | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 469 (496TL) | 797TL | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 48 (51TL) | 36TL | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,926 prices entered by 665 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is about the same as in Turkey
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