- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Puerto Rico
- Orkney
- Aguadilla
- Comparison
Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 ($4.50) | $8 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 75 ($5.19) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 ($2.77) | $4.74 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($1.04) | $1.65 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 ($2.49) | $2.77 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 ($1.04) | $4.08 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 ($3.19) | $3.67 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 ($2.08) | $3.20 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 ($1.04) | $2.99 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 ($1.39) | $2.20 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 ($3.12) | $18 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 22 ($1.52) | $1.53 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 ($0.62) | $1.22 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,500 ($658) | $980 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,600 ($526) | $632 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 ($139) | $248 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,200 ($360) | $618 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,800 ($263) | $485 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,500 ($104) | $106 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 100 ($7) | $44 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,500 ($242) | $275 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 ($242) | $77 | + 216% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 ($2.77) | $9 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $12 | - | |
| Clothes | + 182% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 182% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 ($139) | $40 | + 246% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 1,800 ($125) | $37 | + 240% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 ($125) | $85 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $81 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 ($26,319) | $25,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($0.98) | $0.62 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 ($5.54) | $6 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 ($14) | $8 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 ($24) | $43 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $3.99 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 ($3.90) | $3.74 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 ($2.08) | $3.99 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 ($1.11) | $2.99 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 ($1.73) | $1.99 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 ($5.54) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 ($17) | $39 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 ($11) | $13 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $18 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 ($55) | $57 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 ($4.16) | $4.75 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 ($2.08) | $3.25 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 ($1.73) | $1.94 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 14,000 ($970) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 ($42) | $34 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 37 ($2.56) | $4.78 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 113 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06926
USD
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,100
in Aguadilla
you would need to make just about $2,599
(R 37,520)
in Orkney.
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