Cost of living in South Africa compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
South Africa | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (£6) | £13 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (£3.47) | £8 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (£2.16) | £4.35 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (£0.83) | £1.17 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (£1.81) | £3.63 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (£1.13) | £2.26 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (£3.46) | £5.16 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (£1.19) | £2.15 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (£0.99) | £0.90 | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (£0.91) | £2.16 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (£4.07) | £10 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (£1.00) | £2.37 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (£0.69) | £1.05 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
South Africa | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (£750) | £1,965 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (£516) | £1,627 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (£84) | £239 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (£425) | £1,786 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (£288) | £1,133 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (£45) | £201 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (£28) | £26 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (£228) | £350 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (£69) | £87 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (£5.10) | £6 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (£3.06) | £16 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
South Africa | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (£35) | £73 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (£25) | £32 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (£67) | £80 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (£57) | £78 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
South Africa | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (£17,333) | £25,779 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (£1.00) | £1.46 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (£35) | £87 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
South Africa | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (£2.30) | £4.75 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (£25) | £75 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (£1.98) | £4.58 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (£1.43) | £2.02 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (£2.60) | £4.11 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (£1.55) | £2.36 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (£1.04) | £1.77 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (£7) | £15 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
South Africa | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (£18) | £40 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (£9) | £20 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (£32) | £133 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (£29) | £67 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (£3.19) | £11 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (£1.50) | £3.80 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (£1.39) | £5.68 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (£418) | £521 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (£0.08) | £0.28 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (£26) | £35 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (£2.13) | £13 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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