Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 120 (kr48) | kr136 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 62 (kr25) | kr67 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (kr18) | kr29 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (kr5.97) | kr8 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (kr15) | kr26 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (kr9) | kr22 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 67 (kr27) | kr63 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (kr8) | kr18 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (kr7) | kr10 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (kr7) | kr11 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (kr44) | kr79 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (kr10) | kr19 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (kr4.29) | kr11 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,548 (kr7,029) | kr8,536 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,250 (kr4,106) | kr5,788 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,201 (kr481) | kr1,220 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 13,555 (kr5,429) | kr5,337 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,041 (kr3,221) | kr3,926 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (kr345) | kr1,589 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (kr224) | kr188 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (kr2,005) | kr3,570 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,658 (kr664) | kr710 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (kr34) | kr57 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (kr15) | kr154 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (kr305) | kr786 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 531 (kr213) | kr244 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,414 (kr566) | kr727 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,307 (kr524) | kr1,206 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (kr149,288) | kr301,099 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (kr5.79) | kr10 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 715 (kr286) | kr386 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (kr58) | kr255 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (kr27) | kr58 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (kr57) | kr73 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 429 (kr172) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (kr17) | kr58 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (kr13) | kr28 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (kr23) | kr29 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (kr10) | kr13 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 21 (kr8) | kr16 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 136 (kr54) | kr176 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (kr171) | kr344 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (kr74) | kr191 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (kr289) | kr475 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (kr249) | kr616 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (kr26) | kr77 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (kr14) | kr41 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (kr15) | kr33 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (kr3,089) | kr3,258 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (kr0.66) | kr0.93 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (kr226) | kr230 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 43 (kr17) | kr42 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 653 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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