- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Yemen
- Pietermaritzburg
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 67 (1,248 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (926 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (705 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (209 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (465 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (299 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 45 (827 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (338 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (365 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 10 (186 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (1,496 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (280 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (166 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 3% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,489 (120,187 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,398 (99,981 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 (19,630 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,725 (161,614 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,400 (81,493 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 305 (5,648 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 594 (11,005 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,557 (102,922 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,560 (28,888 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 35 (656 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 (496 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 4% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 822 (15,229 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 651 (12,053 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,017 (18,844 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,186 (21,961 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 298,090 (5,521,413 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (250 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 719 (13,318 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 137 (2,546 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 40 (745 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (2,769 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (6,481 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (656 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (507 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (1,263 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (558 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (241 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 65 (1,198 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 283 (5,233 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 106 (1,957 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 402 (7,445 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 414 (7,677 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (1,004 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 235% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (463 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (301 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 15,000 (277,840 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 (36 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 508 (9,402 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (718 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 306,147 ﷼
(R 16,528)
in Pietermaritzburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
271,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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