- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Yemen
- Cape Town
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 103 (1,987 ﷼) | 2,105 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 56 (1,081 ﷼) | 1,036 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (794 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (266 ﷼) | 295 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (602 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (344 ﷼) | 260 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 66 (1,283 ﷼) | 400 ﷼ | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (381 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (424 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (321 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (1,570 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (311 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (194 ﷼) | 205 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 73% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 17,436 (337,372 ﷼) | 107,195 ﷼ | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 11,259 (217,844 ﷼) | 75,732 ﷼ | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,097 (21,232 ﷼) | 6,134 ﷼ | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,827 (228,844 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,296 (141,165 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 720 (13,931 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 763 (14,767 ﷼) | 19,939 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,727 (110,807 ﷼) | 189,248 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,721 (33,296 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 83 (1,610 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 29 (552 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 773 (14,958 ﷼) | 6,005 ﷼ | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 644 (12,460 ﷼) | 18,293 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,134 (21,948 ﷼) | 8,727 ﷼ | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,161 (22,456 ﷼) | 5,293 ﷼ | + 324% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 317,074 (6,135,039 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (244 ﷼) | 195 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 398 (7,703 ﷼) | 10,988 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 93 (1,797 ﷼) | 1,051 ﷼ | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 1% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (931 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 132 (2,545 ﷼) | 3,405 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 375 (7,260 ﷼) | 2,201 ﷼ | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 57 (1,108 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (565 ﷼) | 1,054 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 44 (855 ﷼) | 838 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (431 ﷼) | 508 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (293 ﷼) | 306 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 138 (2,664 ﷼) | 1,001 ﷼ | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 287 (5,549 ﷼) | 2,196 ﷼ | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 144 (2,791 ﷼) | 3,146 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 596 (11,539 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 461 (8,915 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (1,162 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 287% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (506 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 28 (535 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,060 (59,208 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.96 (38 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 566 (10,951 ﷼) | 11,585 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (757 ﷼) | 371 ﷼ | + 104% | |
| 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 2,032 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 423,208 ﷼
(R 21,872)
in Cape Town
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
346,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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