- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Australia
- Tembisa
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tembisa, South Africa compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Tembisa (South Africa) is 67% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 60 (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 47 (AU$5.09) | AU$10 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 18 (AU$1.94) | AU$5.18 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (AU$1.67) | AU$1.56 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | R 22 (AU$2.41) | AU$4.38 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 12 (AU$1.30) | AU$5.29 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 35 (AU$3.83) | AU$4.77 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 12 (AU$1.30) | AU$4.26 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 6.00 (AU$0.65) | AU$5.56 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 9 (AU$0.97) | AU$5.58 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 75 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 46% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 14 (AU$1.53) | AU$3.71 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 4.17 (AU$0.45) | AU$3.01 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Tembisa (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,500 (AU$702) | AU$2,563 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | AU$1,656 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,200 (AU$130) | AU$264 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$1,421 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | AU$1,042 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | AU$132 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | AU$67 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R 6,858 (AU$741) | AU$1,162 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,286 (AU$139) | AU$238 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 80 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (AU$4.32) | AU$27 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Tembisa (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 686 (AU$74) | AU$104 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 457 (AU$49) | AU$77 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,099 (AU$119) | AU$150 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 901 (AU$97) | AU$132 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Tembisa (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 319,000 (AU$34,469) | AU$25,495 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 12 (AU$1.30) | AU$1.54 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 180 (AU$19) | AU$128 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Tembisa (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$9 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$49 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 15 (AU$1.62) | AU$5.30 | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (AU$4.86) | AU$6 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (AU$1.73) | AU$2.94 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (AU$1.30) | AU$4.25 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Tembisa (South Africa) is 57% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 171 (AU$19) | AU$50 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 83 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (AU$54) | AU$195 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 600 (AU$65) | AU$70 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 45 (AU$4.86) | AU$18 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 19 (AU$2.04) | AU$3.74 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 18 (AU$1.94) | AU$6 | - 69% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (AU$0.18) | AU$1.02 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 400 (AU$43) | AU$69 | - 37% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (AU$3.83) | AU$20 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tembisa (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,600
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$3,642
(R 33,708)
in Tembisa.
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