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EspañolCost of living in Boksburg (South Africa) is 42% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by 7 different people.
| Food in Boksburg (South Africa) is 78% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Boksburg (South Africa) | Aksaray (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R 123 (50TL) | 14TL | 252% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R 56 (23TL) | 18TL | 28% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R 38 (16TL) | 8TL | 106% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R 14 (5.48TL) | 2.85TL | 93% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R 24 (10TL) | 9TL | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R 35 (14TL) | 4.80TL | 196% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R 45 (18TL) | 18TL | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R 20 (8TL) | 3.18TL | 155% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| - | 3.02TL | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R 13 (5.34TL) | 7TL | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R 85 (35TL) | 40TL | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R 17 (7TL) | 4.04TL | 71% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R 10 (3.96TL) | 1.76TL | 125% |
| Housing in Boksburg (South Africa) is 111% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||
| Boksburg (South Africa) | Aksaray (Turkey) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 13,000 (5,281TL) | 1,400TL | 277% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R 20,000 (8,125TL) | 1,000TL | 712% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R 700 (284TL) | 800TL | 64% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | 1,000TL | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| - | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | 400TL | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R 1,750 (711TL) | 70TL | 916% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R 5,333 (2,167TL) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 843 (342TL) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R 90 (37TL) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R 25 (10TL) | 19TL | 46% |
| Clothes in Boksburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||
| Boksburg (South Africa) | Aksaray (Turkey) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R 600 (244TL) | 150TL | 62% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R 400 (162TL) | 200TL | 19% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 952 (387TL) | 350TL | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R 1,200 (487TL) | 350TL | 39% |
| Transportation in Boksburg (South Africa) is about the same as in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||
| Boksburg (South Africa) | Aksaray (Turkey) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R 251,667 (102,235TL) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R 15 (6TL) | 6.00TL | 1% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R 300 (122TL) | 135TL | 10% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Boksburg (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||
| Boksburg (South Africa) | Aksaray (Turkey) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 80 (32TL) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R 450 (183TL) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R 19 (8TL) | 13TL | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R 58 (24TL) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R 29 (12TL) | 5.00TL | 137% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R 12 (4.87TL) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R 156 (63TL) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Boksburg (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||
| Boksburg (South Africa) | Aksaray (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R 320 (130TL) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R 133 (54TL) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R 600 (244TL) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R 625 (254TL) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R 77 (31TL) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R 30 (12TL) | 11TL | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R 35 (14TL) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R 10,000 (4,062TL) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R 569 (231TL) | 80TL | 189% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R 40 (16TL) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 5,803TL (R 14,284) in Boksburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,100TL in Aksaray.