Cost of living in South Africa compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is about the same as in Ukraine | ||||
| South Africa | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 119 (258₴) | 295₴ | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (179₴) | 270₴ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 56 (121₴) | 88₴ | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (41₴) | 46₴ | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 48 (105₴) | 78₴ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (62₴) | 111₴ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 88 (191₴) | 184₴ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (57₴) | 38₴ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 26 (56₴) | 42₴ | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 27 (58₴) | 42₴ | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 172 (373₴) | 275₴ | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 (59₴) | 54₴ | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (30₴) | 19₴ | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 31% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| South Africa | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 18,032 (39,084₴) | 33,635₴ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,570 (25,077₴) | 24,551₴ | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,274 (4,929₴) | 4,326₴ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 14,684 (31,827₴) | 20,785₴ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 12,033 (26,081₴) | 15,465₴ | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,095 (4,540₴) | 2,380₴ | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 618 (1,340₴) | 241₴ | + 456% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,650 (12,246₴) | 14,771₴ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,413 (3,063₴) | 5,871₴ | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 151 (327₴) | 448₴ | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 137 (297₴) | 1,002₴ | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| South Africa | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 797 (1,727₴) | 3,039₴ | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 676 (1,466₴) | 1,549₴ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,718 (3,725₴) | 4,983₴ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,386 (3,003₴) | 4,054₴ | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 30% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| South Africa | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 531,542 (1,152,122₴) | 1,174,960₴ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (49₴) | 58₴ | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 681 (1,477₴) | 709₴ | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 6% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| South Africa | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 100 (217₴) | 247₴ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 242 (524₴) | 472₴ | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 585 (1,269₴) | 905₴ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 54 (117₴) | 155₴ | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 40 (87₴) | 156₴ | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (160₴) | 133₴ | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 43 (93₴) | 103₴ | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 36 (77₴) | 86₴ | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 164 (356₴) | 290₴ | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 4% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| South Africa | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 434 (940₴) | 1,614₴ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 242 (524₴) | 627₴ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,154 (2,502₴) | 1,283₴ | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 720 (1,561₴) | 2,134₴ | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 108 (234₴) | 283₴ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 47 (102₴) | 73₴ | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (79₴) | 76₴ | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,899 (25,791₴) | 34,284₴ | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 4.26 (9₴) | 2.94₴ | + 215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 556 (1,205₴) | 1,646₴ | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 55 (119₴) | 108₴ | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 13% more expensive than in Ukraine
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