- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Australia
- Queenstown
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Queenstown, South Africa compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Queenstown (South Africa) is 72% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 73 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 47 (AU$4.46) | AU$10 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 16 (AU$1.47) | AU$5.18 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 7 (AU$0.66) | AU$1.29 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 13 (AU$1.20) | AU$4.38 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 13 (AU$1.19) | AU$5.29 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 33 (AU$3.10) | AU$4.77 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (AU$1.71) | AU$4.26 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 6 (AU$0.60) | AU$5.56 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 8 (AU$0.74) | AU$5.58 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 64 (AU$6) | AU$15 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 10 (AU$0.95) | AU$3.52 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 4.50 (AU$0.43) | AU$3.01 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Queenstown (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,125 (AU$391) | AU$2,563 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,150 (AU$489) | AU$1,656 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,800 (AU$266) | AU$264 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,200 (AU$683) | AU$1,421 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,700 (AU$636) | AU$1,042 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,800 (AU$171) | AU$132 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,100 (AU$104) | AU$67 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,500 (AU$617) | AU$945 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (AU$76) | AU$186 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 49 (AU$4.65) | AU$12 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 79 (AU$8) | AU$25 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Queenstown (South Africa) is 70% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 400 (AU$38) | AU$104 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 290 (AU$28) | AU$77 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 156 (AU$15) | AU$150 | - 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 124 (AU$12) | AU$132 | - 91% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Queenstown (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 200,000 (AU$18,978) | AU$25,495 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 6 (AU$0.59) | AU$1.54 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$128 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$19 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Queenstown (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 250 (AU$24) | AU$7 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$15 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 450 (AU$43) | AU$51 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (AU$2.97) | AU$5.00 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 75 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 18 (AU$1.71) | AU$2.45 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (AU$1.52) | AU$3.20 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 56 (AU$5.31) | AU$25 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Queenstown (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 175 (AU$17) | AU$53 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 80 (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 450 (AU$43) | AU$150 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 520 (AU$49) | AU$70 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (AU$4.74) | AU$15 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 45 (AU$4.27) | AU$3.74 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (AU$3.32) | AU$6 | - 47% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | AU$718 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$1.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 450 (AU$43) | AU$69 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (AU$3.80) | AU$20 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 677 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Queenstown (South Africa) is 49% 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$4,229
(R 44,573)
in Queenstown.
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