| ZAR |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
R 112
|
($8)
|
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)
|
R 58
|
($4.00)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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R 45
|
($3.14)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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R 14
|
($0.95)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
R 32
|
($2.23)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
R 19
|
($1.30)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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R 59
|
($4.12)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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R 21
|
($1.48)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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R 19
|
($1.30)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
R 17
|
($1.21)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
R 89
|
($6)
|
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2 liters of Coca-Cola
|
R 18
|
($1.24)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
R 12
|
($0.85)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area
|
R 18,127
|
($1,261)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area
|
R 11,057
|
($769)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
R 1,352
|
($94)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area
|
R 11,637
|
($809)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area
|
R 7,419
|
($516)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio
|
R 758
|
($53)
|
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)
|
R 641
|
($45)
|
|
40” flat screen TV
|
R 5,362
|
($373)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
R 1,485
|
($103)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
R 96
|
($7)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
R 56
|
($3.87)
|
|
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)
|
R 871
|
($61)
|
|
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)
|
R 637
|
($44)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
R 1,278
|
($89)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
R 1,280
|
($89)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
R 285,540
|
($19,859)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
R 15
|
($1.05)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
R 443
|
($31)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
R 105
|
($7)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
R 66
|
($4.57)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
R 159
|
($11)
|
|
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes)
|
R 444
|
($31)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...)
|
R 49
|
($3.41)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
R 33
|
($2.28)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
R 54
|
($3.75)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
R 26
|
($1.81)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
R 17
|
($1.17)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
R 129
|
($9)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
R 310
|
($22)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
R 178
|
($12)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
R 599
|
($42)
|
|
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
R 513
|
($36)
|
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
R 65
|
($4.55)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
R 29
|
($2.02)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
R 33
|
($2.26)
|
|
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
|
R 8,372
|
($582)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
R 2.01
|
($0.14)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
R 575
|
($40)
|
|
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes
|
R 41
|
($2.82)
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