- 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% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 67 (1,306 ﷼) | 2,105 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (969 ﷼) | 1,036 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (737 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (219 ﷼) | 295 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (487 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (312 ﷼) | 260 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 44 (848 ﷼) | 400 ﷼ | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (360 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (381 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 10 (194 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (1,564 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (293 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (173 ﷼) | 205 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,489 (125,705 ﷼) | 107,195 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,398 (104,572 ﷼) | 75,732 ﷼ | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 (20,531 ﷼) | 6,134 ﷼ | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 13,068 (253,176 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,932 (114,927 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 305 (5,907 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 594 (11,510 ﷼) | 19,939 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,557 (107,648 ﷼) | 189,248 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,560 (30,214 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 35 (686 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 27 (519 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 82% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 822 (15,929 ﷼) | 6,005 ﷼ | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 1,564 (30,295 ﷼) | 18,293 ﷼ | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,017 (19,709 ﷼) | 8,727 ﷼ | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,186 (22,969 ﷼) | 5,293 ﷼ | + 334% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 298,090 (5,774,932 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (262 ﷼) | 195 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 407 (7,882 ﷼) | 10,988 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 137 (2,663 ﷼) | 1,051 ﷼ | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 40 (780 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (2,896 ﷼) | 3,405 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (6,779 ﷼) | 2,201 ﷼ | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (686 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (530 ﷼) | 1,054 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (1,321 ﷼) | 838 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (584 ﷼) | 508 ﷼ | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (252 ﷼) | 306 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 65 (1,252 ﷼) | 1,001 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 283 (5,473 ﷼) | 2,196 ﷼ | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 106 (2,047 ﷼) | 3,146 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 402 (7,787 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 414 (8,029 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (1,050 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 250% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (484 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 16 (314 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 9,829 (190,426 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.92 (37 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 239% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 508 (9,834 ﷼) | 11,585 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (751 ﷼) | 371 ﷼ | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 330,653 ﷼
(R 17,068)
in Pietermaritzburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
294,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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