- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- Nelspruit
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nelspruit, South Africa compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 131 (£8) | £15 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 69 (£4.10) | £5.50 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 59 (£3.47) | £3.36 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (£0.90) | £0.80 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (£1.93) | £2.15 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (£0.97) | £1.42 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 75 (£4.45) | £4.91 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (£1.06) | £1.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 30 (£1.78) | £0.84 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (£0.89) | £1.64 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 127 (£8) | £7 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (£0.92) | £1.80 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (£0.52) | £0.71 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,889 (£646) | £1,307 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,615 (£392) | £1,091 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 858 (£51) | £186 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,337 (£376) | £686 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,572 (£271) | £568 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 588 (£35) | £154 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 400 (£24) | £22 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 8,490 (£503) | £351 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,523 (£90) | £80 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 80 (£4.72) | £8 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 24 (£1.44) | £11 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 683 (£41) | £67 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 877 (£52) | £32 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,286 (£76) | £60 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,294 (£77) | £64 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 333,878 (£19,799) | £17,989 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (£0.81) | £1.14 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 337 (£20) | £60 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (£3.58) | £3.17 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 342 (£20) | £5.88 | + 246% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 367 (£22) | £73 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (£2.71) | £2.55 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (£1.47) | £1.49 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (£3.18) | £3.50 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 (£1.20) | £1.63 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 11 (£0.64) | £1.96 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 127 (£8) | £14 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 283 (£17) | £36 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 102 (£6) | £18 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (£30) | £67 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 509 (£30) | £56 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 47 (£2.79) | £7 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (£1.50) | £2.76 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 22 (£1.32) | £3.65 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 1,600 (£95) | £122 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.95 (£0.12) | £0.04 | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 467 (£28) | £37 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 34 (£2.01) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,392
(R 40,342)
in Nelspruit.
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