| ZAR |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
R 111
|
($8)
|
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
R 59
|
($4.07)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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R 42
|
($2.88)
|
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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R 13
|
($0.93)
|
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12 eggs, large
|
R 34
|
($2.37)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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R 20
|
($1.41)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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R 56
|
($3.89)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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R 22
|
($1.50)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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R 17
|
($1.15)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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R 17
|
($1.19)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
R 90
|
($6)
|
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2 liters of coca-cola
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R 20
|
($1.37)
|
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
R 12
|
($0.84)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
R 16,701
|
($1,154)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
R 10,477
|
($724)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
R 1,093
|
($76)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
R 11,978
|
($827)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
R 7,465
|
($516)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
R 695
|
($48)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
R 562
|
($39)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
R 4,454
|
($308)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
R 1,436
|
($99)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
R 84
|
($5.82)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
R 35
|
($2.40)
|
|
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
R 737
|
($51)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
R 621
|
($43)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
R 1,428
|
($99)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
R 1,157
|
($80)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
R 296,758
|
($20,501)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
R 16
|
($1.10)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
R 493
|
($34)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
R 143
|
($10)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
R 54
|
($3.76)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
R 117
|
($8)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
R 443
|
($31)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
R 46
|
($3.20)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
R 32
|
($2.18)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
R 54
|
($3.70)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
R 23
|
($1.60)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
R 19
|
($1.32)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
R 138
|
($10)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
R 372
|
($26)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
R 172
|
($12)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
R 661
|
($46)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
R 510
|
($35)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
R 61
|
($4.19)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
R 30
|
($2.05)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
R 33
|
($2.31)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
R 7,699
|
($532)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
R 1.87
|
($0.13)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
R 529
|
($37)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
R 38
|
($2.62)
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