- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Australia
- Benoni
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 118 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 54 (AU$5.32) | AU$10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 53 (AU$5.15) | AU$5.18 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (AU$1.60) | AU$1.16 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 28 (AU$2.69) | AU$4.38 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14 (AU$1.35) | AU$5.29 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (AU$6) | AU$4.77 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (AU$1.82) | AU$4.26 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 12 (AU$1.13) | AU$5.56 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (AU$1.79) | AU$5.58 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 109 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (AU$1.56) | AU$3.38 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (AU$0.92) | AU$3.01 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 56% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,333 (AU$913) | AU$2,563 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,333 (AU$717) | AU$1,656 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,067 (AU$104) | AU$264 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,412 (AU$823) | AU$1,421 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,785 (AU$468) | AU$1,042 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 922 (AU$90) | AU$132 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 318 (AU$31) | AU$67 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,250 (AU$513) | AU$938 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,533 (AU$150) | AU$170 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 142 (AU$14) | AU$10 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 (AU$2.66) | AU$26 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 752 (AU$74) | AU$104 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 446 (AU$44) | AU$77 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,175 (AU$115) | AU$150 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 798 (AU$78) | AU$132 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 338,233 (AU$33,079) | AU$25,495 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 12 (AU$1.20) | AU$1.54 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,500 (AU$147) | AU$128 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 77 (AU$8) | AU$19 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Benoni (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 203 (AU$20) | AU$7 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 142 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 315 (AU$31) | AU$49 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 38 (AU$3.68) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (AU$2.47) | AU$5.16 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (AU$5.09) | AU$6 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (AU$1.81) | AU$2.42 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 11 (AU$1.12) | AU$3.20 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 54 (AU$5.32) | AU$24 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 368 (AU$36) | AU$53 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 122 (AU$12) | AU$36 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 318 (AU$31) | AU$149 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 520 (AU$51) | AU$70 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (AU$4.18) | AU$14 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 28 (AU$2.69) | AU$3.74 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 24 (AU$2.32) | AU$6 | - 63% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | AU$224 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$1.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 322 (AU$32) | AU$69 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (AU$3.91) | AU$20 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 921 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,500
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$4,979
(R 50,913)
in Benoni.
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