- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Australia
- Queenstown
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Queenstown, South Africa compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queenstown (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 182 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 84 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 46 (AU$4.53) | AU$5.18 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 10 (AU$0.94) | AU$1.50 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 17 (AU$1.68) | AU$4.38 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (AU$2.14) | AU$5.29 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (AU$4.63) | AU$4.77 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 34 (AU$3.35) | AU$4.26 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 12 (AU$1.21) | AU$5.56 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 9 (AU$0.90) | AU$5.58 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 61 (AU$5.99) | AU$15 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 13 (AU$1.31) | AU$3.62 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 7 (AU$0.73) | AU$3.01 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Queenstown (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,900 (AU$483) | AU$2,563 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 8,767 (AU$864) | AU$1,656 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,333 (AU$230) | AU$264 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,650 (AU$1,247) | AU$1,421 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 11,133 (AU$1,097) | AU$1,042 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,800 (AU$177) | AU$132 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,233 (AU$122) | AU$67 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 8,250 (AU$813) | AU$662 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,200 (AU$217) | AU$234 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 63 (AU$6) | AU$15 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 66 (AU$7) | AU$26 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Queenstown (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 950 (AU$94) | AU$104 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 290 (AU$29) | AU$77 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 775 (AU$76) | AU$150 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 983 (AU$97) | AU$132 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Queenstown (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 200,000 (AU$19,711) | AU$25,495 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 8 (AU$0.81) | AU$1.54 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$128 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 161 (AU$16) | AU$21 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Queenstown (South Africa) is 1% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 275 (AU$27) | AU$10 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 160 (AU$16) | AU$16 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 420 (AU$41) | AU$51 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 41 (AU$4.00) | AU$5.51 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 73 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (AU$3.10) | AU$3.54 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 28 (AU$2.76) | AU$4.25 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (AU$8) | AU$26 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Queenstown (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 (AU$26) | AU$48 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 220 (AU$22) | AU$36 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 725 (AU$71) | AU$177 | - 60% | |
| 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 50 (AU$4.93) | AU$18 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 45 (AU$4.43) | AU$3.74 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (AU$3.45) | AU$6 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$572 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$1.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 450 (AU$44) | AU$69 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (AU$3.94) | AU$20 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 988 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.09856
AUD
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Queenstown (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,400
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$5,723
(R 58,066)
in Queenstown.
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