| ZAR |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
R 110
|
($7)
|
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
R 60
|
($3.88)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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R 38
|
($2.49)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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R 15
|
($0.94)
|
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12 eggs, large
|
R 38
|
($2.43)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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R 23
|
($1.48)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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R 60
|
($3.85)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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R 22
|
($1.43)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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R 17
|
($1.12)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
R 21
|
($1.34)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
R 84
|
($5.40)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
R 23
|
($1.52)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
R 13
|
($0.86)
|
|
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| ZAR |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
R 19,916
|
($1,288)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
R 13,606
|
($880)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
R 1,159
|
($75)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
R 10,739
|
($695)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
R 7,509
|
($486)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
R 861
|
($56)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
R 791
|
($51)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
R 4,892
|
($316)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
R 1,372
|
($89)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
R 84
|
($5.45)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
R 40
|
($2.57)
|
|
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
R 746
|
($48)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
R 547
|
($35)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
R 1,339
|
($87)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
R 1,314
|
($85)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
R 425,095
|
($27,491)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
R 17
|
($1.07)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
R 579
|
($37)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
R 106
|
($7)
|
|
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
R 66
|
($4.30)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
R 141
|
($9)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
R 408
|
($26)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
R 46
|
($2.99)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
R 32
|
($2.09)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
R 53
|
($3.46)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
R 28
|
($1.80)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
R 19
|
($1.22)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
R 151
|
($10)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
R 410
|
($27)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
R 200
|
($13)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
R 840
|
($54)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
R 538
|
($35)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
R 79
|
($5.14)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
R 29
|
($1.87)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
R 43
|
($2.76)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
R 7,502
|
($485)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
R 1.35
|
($0.09)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
R 532
|
($34)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
R 46
|
($2.94)
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