- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Australia
- Benoni
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (AU$5.39) | AU$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 52 (AU$5.62) | AU$5.18 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (AU$1.49) | AU$1.56 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (AU$3.26) | AU$4.38 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (AU$1.64) | AU$5.29 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (AU$8) | AU$4.77 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (AU$2.24) | AU$4.26 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (AU$1.94) | AU$5.56 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (AU$1.86) | AU$5.58 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.71 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (AU$0.93) | AU$3.01 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,500 (AU$1,132) | AU$2,563 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,375 (AU$795) | AU$1,656 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,100 (AU$119) | AU$264 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,167 (AU$880) | AU$1,421 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,167 (AU$557) | AU$1,042 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 833 (AU$90) | AU$132 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 533 (AU$57) | AU$67 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,666 (AU$503) | AU$1,162 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,675 (AU$181) | AU$238 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 138 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (AU$4.31) | AU$27 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 825 (AU$89) | AU$104 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 483 (AU$52) | AU$77 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (AU$108) | AU$150 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 799 (AU$86) | AU$132 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 338,233 (AU$36,460) | AU$25,495 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (AU$1.35) | AU$1.54 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,500 (AU$162) | AU$128 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 77 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Benoni (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 164 (AU$18) | AU$9 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 142 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 318 (AU$34) | AU$49 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 42 (AU$4.53) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (AU$3.23) | AU$5.30 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (AU$2.08) | AU$2.94 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (AU$2.05) | AU$4.25 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 383 (AU$41) | AU$50 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 122 (AU$13) | AU$36 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 318 (AU$34) | AU$195 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 565 (AU$61) | AU$70 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (AU$4.61) | AU$18 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 23 (AU$2.52) | AU$3.74 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 24 (AU$2.57) | AU$6 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$1.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 322 (AU$35) | AU$69 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (AU$4.31) | AU$20 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 936 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.10780
AUD
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,300
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$6,125
(R 56,821)
in Benoni.
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