- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Spain
- Soweto
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Soweto, South Africa compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €11 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (€2.08) | €6 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 14 (€0.92) | €3.38 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (€0.99) | €2.61 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (€2.03) | €1.93 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (€1.35) | €1.63 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 (€3.22) | €5.67 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (€1.35) | €1.68 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (€1.49) | €1.38 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 40 (€2.71) | €1.05 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (€3.38) | €3.38 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (€1.08) | €1.33 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (€0.87) | €0.50 | + 74% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 3% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,367 (€769) | €600 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (€237) | €450 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,784 (€121) | €90 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €388 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 8,000 (€541) | €333 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (€20) | €30 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,553 (€308) | €392 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (€54) | €55 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 (€3.92) | €7 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 (€1.69) | €9 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (€55) | €75 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 120 (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (€54) | €65 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (€81) | €65 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Soweto (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 123,153 (€8,330) | €22,500 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (€0.91) | €1.20 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 402 (€27) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Soweto (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 45 (€3.04) | €6 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 (€12) | €3.00 | + 306% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 375 (€25) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (€2.37) | €4.50 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (€1.86) | €2.50 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (€3.04) | €3.75 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (€1.52) | €1.20 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 9 (€0.61) | €1.50 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 68 (€4.62) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 (€18) | €21 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 (€7) | €14 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €54 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 400 (€27) | €32 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (€2.03) | €5.00 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.63 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (€1.69) | €3.32 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 (€0.19) | €0.21 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (€20) | €58 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (€2.62) | €4.30 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,700
in Albacete
you would need to make just about €1,395
(R 20,632)
in Soweto.
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