- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Australia
- Queenstown
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Queenstown, South Africa compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Queenstown (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 182 (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 84 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 46 (AU$4.97) | AU$5.18 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 10 (AU$1.03) | AU$1.56 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | R 17 (AU$1.84) | AU$4.38 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (AU$2.34) | AU$5.29 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (AU$5.08) | AU$4.77 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 34 (AU$3.67) | AU$4.26 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 12 (AU$1.32) | AU$5.56 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 9 (AU$0.98) | AU$5.58 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 61 (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 56% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 13 (AU$1.44) | AU$3.71 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 7 (AU$0.80) | AU$3.01 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Queenstown (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,900 (AU$529) | AU$2,563 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 8,767 (AU$947) | AU$1,656 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,333 (AU$252) | AU$264 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,650 (AU$1,367) | AU$1,421 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 11,133 (AU$1,203) | AU$1,042 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,800 (AU$194) | AU$132 | + 47% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,233 (AU$133) | AU$67 | + 100% | |
40” flat screen TV | R 8,250 (AU$891) | AU$1,162 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,200 (AU$238) | AU$238 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 63 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 66 (AU$7) | AU$27 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Queenstown (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 950 (AU$103) | AU$104 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 290 (AU$31) | AU$77 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 775 (AU$84) | AU$150 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 983 (AU$106) | AU$132 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Queenstown (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 200,000 (AU$21,611) | AU$25,495 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 8 (AU$0.88) | AU$1.54 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$128 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 161 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Queenstown (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 275 (AU$30) | AU$9 | + 227% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 160 (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 7% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 420 (AU$45) | AU$49 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 41 (AU$4.39) | AU$5.30 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 73 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (AU$3.40) | AU$2.94 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 28 (AU$3.03) | AU$4.25 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Queenstown (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 (AU$29) | AU$50 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 220 (AU$24) | AU$36 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 725 (AU$78) | AU$195 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 520 (AU$56) | AU$70 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (AU$5.40) | AU$18 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 45 (AU$4.86) | AU$3.74 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (AU$3.78) | AU$6 | - 39% | |
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 450 (AU$49) | AU$69 | - 29% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (AU$4.32) | AU$20 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.10805
AUD
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Queenstown (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,200
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$5,270
(R 48,774)
in Queenstown.
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