- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- Nelspruit
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nelspruit, South Africa compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 132 (£7) | £15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 63 (£3.47) | £5.50 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 55 (£3.08) | £3.42 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (£0.87) | £0.83 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (£1.70) | £2.15 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (£0.85) | £1.37 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (£4.59) | £4.69 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (£1.11) | £1.77 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 39 (£2.17) | £0.79 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (£0.99) | £1.64 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 106 (£5.87) | £7 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (£0.91) | £1.76 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (£0.51) | £0.79 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,071 (£560) | £1,307 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,750 (£375) | £1,091 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,100 (£61) | £181 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,337 (£352) | £686 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,572 (£254) | £568 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 588 (£33) | £117 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 515 (£29) | £22 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 7,625 (£424) | £356 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,523 (£85) | £79 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 73 (£4.03) | £8 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 115 (£6) | £12 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 730 (£41) | £67 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 417 (£23) | £32 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,375 (£76) | £60 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 999 (£56) | £64 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 333,878 (£18,560) | £17,989 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (£0.75) | £1.16 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 337 (£19) | £60 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (£3.35) | £3.17 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 342 (£19) | £4.75 | + 301% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 368 (£20) | £61 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 37 (£2.04) | £2.66 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (£1.35) | £1.39 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (£2.98) | £3.14 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 (£1.12) | £1.63 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 11 (£0.60) | £1.71 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 127 (£7) | £14 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 320 (£18) | £37 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 108 (£6) | £18 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (£28) | £71 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 575 (£32) | £56 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 47 (£2.61) | £8 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (£1.50) | £2.76 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 23 (£1.30) | £4.16 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.95 (£0.11) | £0.04 | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 467 (£26) | £37 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 34 (£1.89) | £9 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 299 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
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Cost of living in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,478
(R 44,575)
in Nelspruit.
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