- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- Rustenburg
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rustenburg, South Africa compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 173 (£10) | £15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 42 (£2.39) | £5.50 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 35 (£1.96) | £3.36 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (£0.87) | £0.80 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (£2.02) | £2.15 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (£1.46) | £1.51 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 51 (£2.86) | £4.63 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 16 (£0.89) | £1.71 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 33 (£1.84) | £0.81 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (£0.87) | £1.64 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 97 (£5.46) | £7 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (£1.00) | £1.79 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (£0.52) | £0.70 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,767 (£496) | £1,307 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,399 (£362) | £1,091 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,566 (£89) | £186 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | £686 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £568 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 400 (£23) | £154 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,103 (£62) | £22 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,636 (£375) | £351 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,167 (£66) | £80 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 68 (£3.85) | £8 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 24 (£1.35) | £12 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 2,275 (£129) | £67 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 285 (£16) | £32 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,140 (£64) | £60 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,217 (£69) | £64 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,000 (£16,966) | £17,989 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (£0.74) | £1.15 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 600 (£34) | £60 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (£4.52) | £3.17 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 292 (£17) | £74 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 62 (£3.51) | £2.55 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (£1.59) | £1.49 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 38 (£2.15) | £3.31 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (£1.66) | £1.53 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (£1.02) | £1.81 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 90 (£5.06) | £15 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 341 (£19) | £35 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 103 (£5.83) | £18 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £67 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 610 (£34) | £56 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 47 (£2.64) | £7 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (£1.50) | £2.76 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 19 (£1.09) | £3.56 | - 69% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.98 (£0.11) | £0.04 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 741 (£42) | £37 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (£2.24) | £9 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 385 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,751
(R 48,646)
in Rustenburg.
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