- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United States
- Cape Town
- Buffalo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Cape Town (South Africa) and Buffalo (United States)
| Food | 48% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R 74 ($7.94) | $8.63 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 37 ($4.01) | $5.74 | 30% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R 29 ($3.08) | $4.29 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11.50 ($1.23) | $2.63 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | R 17.69 ($1.90) | $2.03 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 12.75 ($1.37) | $5.51 | 75% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 35 ($3.75) | $5.57 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 14.69 ($1.58) | $4.90 | 68% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R 16.67 ($1.79) | $3.62 | 51% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R 9.38 ($1.01) | $2.25 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 56 ($5.98) | $24 | 75% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 14.55 ($1.56) | $1.37 | 14% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 7.46 ($0.80) | $3.18 | 75% |
| Housing | 42% | ||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R 8,676 ($931) | $1,136 | 18% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 807 ($87) | $273 | 68% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R 552 ($59) | $161 | 63% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,300 ($569) | $716 | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R 904 ($97) | $256 | 62% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 52 ($5.53) | $15.14 | 63% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 29 ($3.08) | $10.23 | 70% |
| Clothes | 11% | ||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R 591 ($63) | $55 | 16% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R 400 ($43) | $27 | 57% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R 823 ($88) | $106 | 17% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R 470 ($50) | $107 | 53% |
| Transportation | 53% | ||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 285,829 ($30,664) | $20,857 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 11.44 ($1.23) | $1 | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R 268 ($29) | $131 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R 92 ($9.90) | $33 | 70% |
| Personal Care | 43% | ||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R 49 ($5.29) | $8.71 | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 38 ($4.09) | $8.56 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 19.31 ($2.07) | $5.50 | 62% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 39 ($4.18) | $6.30 | 34% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19.67 ($2.11) | $2.59 | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 10.75 ($1.15) | $3.94 | 71% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 124 ($13.32) | $15.86 | 16% |
| Entertainment | 64% | ||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 64% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 190 ($20) | $51 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 87 ($9.33) | $34 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 550 ($59) | $167 | 65% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R 383 ($41) | $89 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 41 ($4.43) | $14.83 | 70% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R 19.44 ($2.09) | $3.30 | 37% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R 17.94 ($1.92) | $5.07 | 62% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 1,500 ($161) | $149 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.34 ($0.14) | $1.37 | 90% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R 384 ($41) | $45 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R 32 ($3.42) | $12.75 | 73% |
| TOTAL | 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,057 prices entered by 259 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Buffalo
you would need to make just about $1,269
(R 11,826)
in Cape Town.