- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Yemen
- Cape Town
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (2,138 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 56 (1,042 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 42 (781 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (272 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (613 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (350 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (1,120 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (386 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (327 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (313 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 86 (1,609 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (328 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (231 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 65% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 17,868 (334,501 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 12,206 (228,512 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,347 (25,209 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,542 (234,800 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,046 (131,908 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 724 (13,563 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 594 (11,124 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,314 (99,473 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,385 (25,922 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 102 (1,904 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 52 (977 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 1% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 884 (16,548 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 626 (11,725 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,364 (25,538 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 249% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,348 (25,244 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 187% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 282,584 (5,290,166 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (269 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 427 (7,997 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 100 (1,869 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 38% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (1,122 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 195 (3,643 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 424 (7,930 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 316% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (909 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (594 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 49 (921 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (538 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (314 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 163 (3,054 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 43% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 313 (5,858 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 172 (3,220 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 693 (12,969 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 554 (10,367 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 74 (1,377 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 359% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (496 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (632 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,975 (186,743 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (35 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 217% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 597 (11,179 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 41 (770 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,960 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 363,828 ﷼
(R 19,435)
in Cape Town
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
283,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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