- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- Rustenburg
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rustenburg, South Africa compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 143 (£8) | £15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 42 (£2.40) | £5.50 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (£1.95) | £3.42 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (£0.86) | £0.81 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (£1.99) | £2.15 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (£1.00) | £1.37 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 53 (£3.05) | £4.65 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 16 (£0.93) | £1.77 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (£1.37) | £0.79 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (£0.90) | £1.64 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 135 (£8) | £7 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (£0.99) | £1.76 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (£0.58) | £0.76 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,702 (£503) | £1,307 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,088 (£410) | £1,091 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,579 (£91) | £181 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 40,000 (£2,313) | £686 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 20,000 (£1,156) | £568 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 6,200 (£358) | £117 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,100 (£64) | £22 | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 7,600 (£439) | £356 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,200 (£69) | £79 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 68 (£3.91) | £8 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 1% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,683 (£97) | £67 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 390 (£23) | £32 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,360 (£79) | £60 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,388 (£80) | £64 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 235,590 (£13,621) | £17,989 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (£0.79) | £1.14 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 475 (£27) | £60 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 131 (£8) | £18 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (£3.18) | £3.17 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 500 (£29) | £5.88 | + 392% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 326 (£19) | £61 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (£2.80) | £2.60 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (£1.54) | £1.39 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 37 (£2.12) | £3.06 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (£1.72) | £1.57 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (£1.01) | £1.96 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (£4.63) | £15 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 358 (£21) | £36 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 108 (£6) | £18 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (£29) | £68 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 683 (£39) | £56 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 41 (£2.38) | £7 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 24 (£1.37) | £2.76 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 19 (£1.07) | £4.24 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £401 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.99 (£0.12) | £0.04 | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 400 (£23) | £37 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (£2.28) | £9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 342 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,090
(R 53,438)
in Rustenburg.
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