- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- Rustenburg
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rustenburg, South Africa compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 173 (£10) | £15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 42 (£2.55) | £5.50 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 35 (£2.09) | £3.36 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (£0.92) | £0.80 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (£2.16) | £2.15 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (£1.56) | £1.42 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 51 (£3.06) | £4.91 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 16 (£0.95) | £1.69 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 33 (£1.97) | £0.84 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (£0.93) | £1.64 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 97 (£5.83) | £7 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (£1.07) | £1.80 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (£0.55) | £0.86 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,767 (£529) | £1,307 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,399 (£386) | £1,091 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,566 (£95) | £186 | - 49% | |
| 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 (£24) | £154 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,103 (£67) | £22 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,636 (£401) | £351 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,167 (£70) | £80 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 68 (£4.11) | £8 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 24 (£1.44) | £11 | - 87% | |
| 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 (£137) | £67 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 285 (£17) | £32 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,140 (£69) | £60 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,217 (£73) | £64 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,000 (£18,110) | £17,989 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (£0.79) | £1.14 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 600 (£36) | £60 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (£4.83) | £3.17 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 292 (£18) | £73 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 62 (£3.74) | £2.55 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (£1.70) | £1.49 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 38 (£2.29) | £3.50 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (£1.77) | £1.63 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (£1.08) | £1.96 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 90 (£5.40) | £14 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 341 (£21) | £36 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 103 (£6) | £18 | - 66% | |
| 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 (£37) | £56 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 47 (£2.82) | £7 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (£1.60) | £2.76 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 19 (£1.16) | £3.65 | - 68% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 4,000 (£241) | £122 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.98 (£0.12) | £0.04 | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 741 (£45) | £37 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (£2.39) | £9 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 351 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,863
(R 47,419)
in Rustenburg.
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