- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Yemen
- Cape Town
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 113 (1,976 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 (998 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (747 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (255 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (563 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (322 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 59 (1,037 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (363 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (318 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (293 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 83 (1,450 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (309 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (224 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 57% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 18,408 (321,889 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 12,296 (215,023 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,330 (23,261 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,825 (224,260 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,753 (135,576 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 740 (12,943 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 594 (10,391 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,636 (98,558 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,420 (24,837 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 100 (1,751 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 54 (946 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 152% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 904 (15,800 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 652 (11,398 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,250 (21,865 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 199% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,251 (21,881 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 149% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 1% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 286,880 (5,016,618 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (257 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 442 (7,728 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 99 (1,727 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 57 (989 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 177 (3,088 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 456 (7,967 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 318% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (861 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (565 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 49 (861 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 28 (488 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (301 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 150 (2,619 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 33% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 308 (5,384 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 168 (2,933 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 693 (12,122 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 544 (9,515 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (1,160 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 287% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (465 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (587 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,975 (174,435 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.85 (32 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 585 (10,227 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (729 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,995 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 310,896 ﷼
(R 17,779)
in Cape Town
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
255,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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