- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Yemen
- Pietermaritzburg
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 67 (1,412 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (1,047 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (797 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (236 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (526 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (338 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 45 (935 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (382 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (412 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 10 (210 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (1,691 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (316 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (188 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,489 (135,887 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,398 (113,042 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 (22,194 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,725 (182,726 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,400 (92,138 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 305 (6,385 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 594 (12,442 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,557 (116,367 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,560 (32,661 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 35 (742 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 (561 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 822 (17,219 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 651 (13,628 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,017 (21,306 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,186 (24,830 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 183% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 43% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 298,090 (6,242,683 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (283 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 719 (15,057 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 137 (2,878 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 38% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 40 (843 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (3,131 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (7,328 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 285% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (741 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (573 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (1,428 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (631 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (273 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 65 (1,354 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 34% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 283 (5,917 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 106 (2,213 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 402 (8,418 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 414 (8,680 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (1,135 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 278% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (523 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (340 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 15,000 (314,134 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 (40 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 508 (10,630 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (811 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 94 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 350,302 ﷼
(R 16,727)
in Pietermaritzburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
283,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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