- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Soweto
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Soweto, South Africa compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 1,786 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (902 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 14 (399 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (428 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (879 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (586 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 (1,393 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (586 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (644 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 40 (1,171 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (1,464 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (469 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (378 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,367 (332,905 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (102,504 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,784 (52,262 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 229,092 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 8,000 (234,296 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 20,667 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (8,786 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,553 (133,343 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (23,430 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 (1,699 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 (732 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (23,891 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 120 (3,514 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (23,430 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (35,144 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Soweto (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 123,153 (3,606,781 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (395 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 402 (11,778 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Soweto (South Africa) is 48% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 45 (1,318 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 (5,272 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 375 (10,983 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (1,025 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (805 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (1,318 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (660 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 9 (264 ₦) | 284 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 68 (2,001 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 3% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 (7,810 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 (2,929 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,000 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 400 (11,715 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (879 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,167 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (732 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 (81 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (8,786 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (1,134 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,660,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,559,545 ₦
(R 53,250)
in Soweto.
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