- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Yemen
- Cape Town
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 36% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (2,360 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 (1,179 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (994 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 131% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (306 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | R 35 (730 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (416 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (1,441 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (426 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (452 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (363 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (1,672 ﷼) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (362 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (256 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 49% | |
Housing | + 79% | |||
Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 79% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 17,422 (361,534 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 302% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 11,769 (244,211 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 286% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,365 (28,316 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 269% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,438 (258,110 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 254% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,089 (147,101 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 157% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 691 (14,332 ﷼) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 598 (12,408 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 37% | |
40” flat screen TV | R 5,205 (108,015 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,361 (28,248 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 102 (2,120 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 246% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 55 (1,143 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 205% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 803 (16,657 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 175% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 612 (12,695 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,190 (24,697 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 238% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,343 (27,869 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 217% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 3% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 267,166 (5,544,024 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (283 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 390 (8,095 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 94 (1,958 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 7% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 48% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 49 (1,017 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 151 (3,134 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | + 24% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 411 (8,534 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 348% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (1,025 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (600 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 48 (999 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (560 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (354 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 166 (3,449 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 297% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 55% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 318 (6,597 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 129% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 157 (3,268 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 665 (13,791 ﷼) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 526 (10,912 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (1,567 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 422% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (539 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 31 (651 ﷼) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 10,487 (217,618 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.42 (50 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 357% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 647 (13,434 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 53% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (820 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 104% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 39% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 358,557 ﷼
(R 17,279)
in Cape Town
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
258,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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