- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Egypt
- Pretoria
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 89% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 80 (E£ 108) | E£ 60 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (E£ 67) | E£ 37 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 32 (E£ 43) | E£ 25 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (E£ 17) | E£ 10 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (E£ 34) | E£ 13 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (E£ 23) | E£ 5.42 | + 332% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 41 (E£ 55) | E£ 12 | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (E£ 25) | E£ 16 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 10 (E£ 13) | E£ 6 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (E£ 21) | E£ 25 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (E£ 67) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (E£ 21) | E£ 8 | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (E£ 17) | E£ 3.73 | + 343% | |
| Housing | + 271% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 271% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,042 (E£ 12,195) | E£ 1,866 | + 553% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 8,800 (E£ 11,869) | E£ 2,000 | + 493% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 970 (E£ 1,308) | E£ 394 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 3,940 (E£ 5,314) | E£ 2,000 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,208 (E£ 5,676) | E£ 1,500 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 485 (E£ 654) | E£ 1,000 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 830 (E£ 1,119) | E£ 176 | + 536% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,179 (E£ 8,334) | E£ 3,000 | + 178% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,056 (E£ 2,773) | E£ 1,200 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 76 (E£ 103) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 29 (E£ 39) | E£ 25 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 122% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 683 (E£ 922) | E£ 400 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 457 (E£ 617) | E£ 226 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 922 (E£ 1,244) | E£ 857 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 979 (E£ 1,320) | E£ 800 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 250,000 (E£ 337,177) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (E£ 17) | E£ 3.00 | + 475% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (E£ 519) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 152 (E£ 205) | E£ 52 | + 292% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 168% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 58 (E£ 78) | E£ 24 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 217 (E£ 292) | E£ 50 | + 484% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 371 (E£ 500) | E£ 100 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 60 (E£ 81) | E£ 50 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (E£ 37) | E£ 19 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (E£ 83) | E£ 25 | + 232% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (E£ 31) | E£ 30 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (E£ 22) | E£ 10 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 108 (E£ 145) | E£ 50 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 303 (E£ 408) | E£ 200 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 140 (E£ 189) | E£ 60 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 605 (E£ 816) | E£ 120 | + 580% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 330 (E£ 445) | E£ 400 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (E£ 67) | E£ 25 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 18 (E£ 25) | E£ 15 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (E£ 27) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,063 (E£ 4,131) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (E£ 2.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 384 (E£ 518) | E£ 300 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (E£ 51) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 646 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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EGP
/
ZAR
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For example, you would need at least E£ 11,140
(R 8,260)
in Pretoria
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 6,000
in Al Mansurah.
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