| ZAR |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
R 115
|
($8)
|
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)
|
R 57
|
($3.98)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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R 45
|
($3.13)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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R 14
|
($1.00)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
R 33
|
($2.27)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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R 19
|
($1.29)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
R 59
|
($4.09)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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R 21
|
($1.48)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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R 19
|
($1.29)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
R 18
|
($1.21)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
R 86
|
($5.99)
|
|
2 liters of Coca-Cola
|
R 18
|
($1.24)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
R 13
|
($0.90)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area
|
R 18,278
|
($1,267)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area
|
R 11,539
|
($800)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
R 1,241
|
($86)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area
|
R 12,753
|
($884)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area
|
R 7,884
|
($546)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio
|
R 727
|
($50)
|
|
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)
|
R 630
|
($44)
|
|
40” flat screen TV
|
R 5,465
|
($379)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
R 1,312
|
($91)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
R 99
|
($7)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
R 77
|
($5.31)
|
|
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)
|
R 886
|
($61)
|
|
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)
|
R 625
|
($43)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
R 1,258
|
($87)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
R 1,228
|
($85)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
R 292,647
|
($20,278)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
R 15
|
($1.04)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
R 450
|
($31)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
R 102
|
($7)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
R 55
|
($3.82)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
R 166
|
($11)
|
|
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes)
|
R 461
|
($32)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...)
|
R 49
|
($3.38)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
R 32
|
($2.21)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
R 50
|
($3.49)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
R 27
|
($1.86)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
R 17
|
($1.21)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
R 147
|
($10)
|
| ZAR |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
R 312
|
($22)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
R 173
|
($12)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
R 714
|
($49)
|
|
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
R 544
|
($38)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
R 66
|
($4.57)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
R 27
|
($1.88)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
R 33
|
($2.26)
|
|
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
|
R 8,663
|
($600)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
R 2.12
|
($0.15)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
R 604
|
($42)
|
|
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes
|
R 41
|
($2.83)
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