- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Soweto
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Soweto, South Africa compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 1,974 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (828 ₦) | 1,987 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 14 (367 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (393 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (807 ₦) | 742 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (538 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 (1,279 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (538 ₦) | 1,059 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (592 ₦) | 834 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 40 (1,076 ₦) | 312 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (1,345 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (478 ₦) | 338 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (347 ₦) | 337 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,367 (305,683 ₦) | 580,715 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (94,122 ₦) | 332,451 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,784 (47,989 ₦) | 29,185 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 268,836 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 8,000 (215,137 ₦) | 125,678 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 35,637 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (8,068 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,553 (122,439 ₦) | 119,793 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (21,514 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 (1,560 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 (672 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (21,937 ₦) | 7,644 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 120 (3,227 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (21,514 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (32,271 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Soweto (South Africa) is 78% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 123,153 (3,311,844 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (362 ₦) | 117 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 402 (10,815 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,678 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Soweto (South Africa) is 51% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 45 (1,210 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 (4,841 ₦) | 2,952 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (8,068 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (941 ₦) | 886 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (740 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (1,210 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (606 ₦) | 326 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 8 (219 ₦) | 530 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 49 (1,309 ₦) | 670 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 200 (5,378 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 (2,689 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,063 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 400 (10,757 ₦) | 18,327 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (807 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,169 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (672 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 81% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 56,731 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 (74 ₦) | 23 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (8,068 ₦) | 14,734 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (1,042 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 144 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is about the same as 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 1,602,706 ₦
(R 59,598)
in Soweto.
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