- 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 | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $13 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 ($2.10) | $7 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 14 ($0.93) | $4.41 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 ($1.00) | $0.85 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 ($2.05) | $2.58 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 ($1.37) | $3.45 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 ($3.25) | $5.74 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 ($1.37) | $3.12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 ($1.50) | $1.64 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 40 ($2.73) | $2.75 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 ($3.42) | $13 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 ($1.20) | $1.83 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 ($0.91) | $1.55 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,367 ($776) | $1,017 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 ($239) | $769 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,784 ($122) | $158 | - 23% | |
| 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 ($546) | $563 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 ($20) | $32 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,553 ($311) | $356 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 ($55) | $85 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 ($3.96) | $8 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 ($1.71) | $15 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 ($56) | $38 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 120 ($8) | $36 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 ($55) | $70 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 ($82) | $95 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Soweto (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 123,153 ($8,411) | $22,205 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 ($0.92) | $0.61 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 402 ($27) | $43 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Soweto (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 45 ($3.07) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 ($12) | $11 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 383 ($26) | $61 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 ($2.39) | $7 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 ($1.88) | $3.06 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 ($3.07) | $4.18 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 ($1.54) | $3.23 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 9 ($0.61) | $1.43 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 68 ($4.67) | $16 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 ($18) | $32 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 ($7) | $19 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 400 ($27) | $66 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 ($2.05) | $7 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 ($1.71) | $5.01 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 ($0.19) | $0.56 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 ($20) | $46 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 ($2.65) | $6 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06830
USD
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,100
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,934
(R 28,315)
in Soweto.
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