- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Yemen
- Pietermaritzburg
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa vs Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 55 (957 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 51 (891 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 36 (635 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (197 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 26 (452 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (298 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 (843 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (332 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (283 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (253 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 (1,456 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (271 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (185 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,346 (162,561 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,874 (102,179 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,025 (17,829 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,725 (151,765 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,400 (76,526 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 305 (5,303 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 500 (8,689 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,645 (115,574 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,575 (27,401 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 (1,016 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 (1,044 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 178% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 770 (13,393 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 508 (8,832 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,140 (19,825 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,026 (17,839 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 273,333 (4,754,304 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (222 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 719 (12,506 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 137 (2,391 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 47 (818 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 184 (3,192 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 351 (6,110 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (616 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 23 (405 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (868 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 31 (544 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (219 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 84 (1,464 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 268 (4,670 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 107 (1,855 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 402 (6,992 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 492 (8,552 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (942 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 214% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (435 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (282 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 15,000 (260,907 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.14 (37 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 239% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 466 (8,110 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (678 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 121 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 269,537 ﷼
(R 15,496)
in Pietermaritzburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
251,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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