- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Yemen
- Cape Town
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 100 (1,897 ﷼) | 2,105 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 55 (1,054 ﷼) | 1,036 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (810 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (264 ﷼) | 295 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (593 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (330 ﷼) | 260 ﷼ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 66 (1,257 ﷼) | 400 ﷼ | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (387 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (423 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (307 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (1,538 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (304 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (184 ﷼) | 205 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 69% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 17,459 (331,800 ﷼) | 107,195 ﷼ | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 11,786 (223,980 ﷼) | 75,732 ﷼ | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,080 (20,523 ﷼) | 6,134 ﷼ | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,769 (223,665 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,332 (139,344 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 689 (13,101 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 729 (13,864 ﷼) | 19,939 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,681 (107,965 ﷼) | 189,248 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,768 (33,601 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 85 (1,625 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 29 (549 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 8% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 776 (14,754 ﷼) | 6,005 ﷼ | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 593 (11,268 ﷼) | 18,293 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,151 (21,879 ﷼) | 8,727 ﷼ | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,204 (22,879 ﷼) | 5,293 ﷼ | + 332% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 292,848 (5,565,408 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (240 ﷼) | 195 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 412 (7,827 ﷼) | 10,988 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 92 (1,749 ﷼) | 1,051 ﷼ | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 2% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 50 (951 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 137 (2,601 ﷼) | 3,405 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 375 (7,124 ﷼) | 2,201 ﷼ | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 48 (904 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (542 ﷼) | 1,054 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 40 (765 ﷼) | 838 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (435 ﷼) | 508 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (281 ﷼) | 306 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 128 (2,440 ﷼) | 1,001 ﷼ | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 294 (5,595 ﷼) | 2,196 ﷼ | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 147 (2,803 ﷼) | 3,146 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 504 (9,578 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 481 (9,150 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (1,261 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 320% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (497 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 26 (502 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,212 (61,037 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.74 (33 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 581 (11,041 ﷼) | 11,585 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (740 ﷼) | 371 ﷼ | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,992 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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ZAR
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For example, you would need at least 374,973 ﷼
(R 19,731)
in Cape Town
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
313,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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