- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United States
- Soweto
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Soweto, South Africa compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $12 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 ($2.33) | $6 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 14 ($1.03) | $4.43 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($1.11) | $0.81 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 ($2.27) | $2.24 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 ($1.51) | $3.41 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 ($3.60) | $5.82 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 ($1.51) | $2.99 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 ($1.66) | $1.37 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 40 ($3.03) | $2.58 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 ($3.78) | $14 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 ($1.21) | $1.83 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 ($0.98) | $1.76 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,367 ($860) | $1,248 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 ($265) | $819 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,784 ($135) | $157 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $885 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 8,000 ($605) | $563 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 ($23) | $33 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,553 ($344) | $347 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 ($61) | $83 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 ($4.39) | $8 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 ($1.89) | $15 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 ($62) | $38 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 120 ($9) | $36 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 ($61) | $68 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 ($91) | $94 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Soweto (South Africa) is 25% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 123,153 ($9,317) | $22,686 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 ($1.02) | $0.56 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 402 ($30) | $42 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $12 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Soweto (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 45 ($3.40) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 ($14) | $11 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 375 ($28) | $65 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 ($2.65) | $7 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 ($2.08) | $3.01 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 ($3.40) | $4.51 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 ($1.70) | $3.23 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 9 ($0.68) | $1.74 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 68 ($5.17) | $15 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 ($20) | $30 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 ($8) | $20 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $138 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 400 ($30) | $64 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 ($2.27) | $7 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.10 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 ($1.89) | $4.89 | - 61% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $482 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 ($0.21) | $0.56 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 ($23) | $45 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 ($2.93) | $5.92 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 239 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,592
(R 34,263)
in Soweto.
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