- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- Nelspruit
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nelspruit, South Africa compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 132 (£8) | £15 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 63 (£3.69) | £5.50 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 55 (£3.27) | £3.42 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (£0.85) | £0.81 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (£1.81) | £2.15 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (£0.92) | £1.37 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 87 (£5.11) | £4.65 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (£1.45) | £1.77 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 39 (£2.30) | £0.79 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (£1.00) | £1.64 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 106 (£6) | £7 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (£0.98) | £1.76 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (£0.53) | £0.76 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,071 (£594) | £1,307 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,750 (£398) | £1,091 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,100 (£65) | £181 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,337 (£374) | £686 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,572 (£270) | £568 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 588 (£35) | £117 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 400 (£24) | £22 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 8,490 (£501) | £356 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,523 (£90) | £79 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 73 (£4.28) | £8 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 115 (£7) | £12 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 730 (£43) | £67 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 417 (£25) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,375 (£81) | £60 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 999 (£59) | £64 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 333,878 (£19,703) | £17,989 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (£0.78) | £1.14 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 337 (£20) | £60 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (£3.56) | £3.17 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 342 (£20) | £5.88 | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 368 (£22) | £61 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 37 (£2.16) | £2.60 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (£1.43) | £1.39 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 54 (£3.16) | £3.06 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 (£1.19) | £1.57 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 11 (£0.64) | £1.96 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 127 (£7) | £15 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 325 (£19) | £36 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 106 (£6) | £18 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (£30) | £68 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 575 (£34) | £56 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 47 (£2.78) | £7 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (£1.59) | £2.76 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 22 (£1.31) | £4.24 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £401 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.95 (£0.11) | £0.04 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 467 (£28) | £37 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 34 (£2.00) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 327 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nelspruit (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,528
(R 42,843)
in Nelspruit.
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