- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Denmark
- Cape Town
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 100 (kr48) | kr123 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 55 (kr27) | kr67 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (kr20) | kr33 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (kr7) | kr7 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (kr15) | kr31 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (kr8) | kr19 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 66 (kr32) | kr71 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (kr10) | kr19 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (kr11) | kr10 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (kr8) | kr12 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (kr39) | kr76 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (kr8) | kr20 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (kr4.64) | kr10 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 17,459 (kr8,397) | kr8,094 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 11,786 (kr5,669) | kr5,854 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,080 (kr519) | kr1,279 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,769 (kr5,661) | kr4,683 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,332 (kr3,527) | kr3,667 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 689 (kr332) | kr915 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 729 (kr351) | kr193 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,681 (kr2,732) | kr3,664 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,768 (kr850) | kr716 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (kr41) | kr54 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 29 (kr14) | kr169 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 776 (kr373) | kr788 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 593 (kr285) | kr222 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,151 (kr554) | kr838 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,204 (kr579) | kr1,368 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 292,848 (kr140,850) | kr312,813 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (kr6) | kr10 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 412 (kr198) | kr389 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 92 (kr44) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 50 (kr24) | kr50 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 137 (kr66) | kr73 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 375 (kr180) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (kr23) | kr58 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (kr14) | kr28 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 40 (kr19) | kr29 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (kr11) | kr13 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (kr7) | kr16 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 128 (kr62) | kr156 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 294 (kr142) | kr335 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 147 (kr71) | kr189 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 504 (kr242) | kr466 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 481 (kr232) | kr642 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (kr32) | kr69 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (kr13) | kr42 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 26 (kr13) | kr36 | - 65% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,212 (kr1,545) | kr1,506 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.74 (kr0.84) | kr0.88 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 581 (kr279) | kr258 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (kr19) | kr42 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,085 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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kr26,000
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr16,394
(R 34,085)
in Cape Town.
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