Cost of living in George, South Africa compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in George (South Africa) is 56% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 89 ($7) | $15 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 53 ($3.87) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 35 ($2.53) | $4.03 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 ($0.89) | $0.89 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 24 ($1.78) | $2.41 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 13 ($0.92) | $4.74 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 56 ($4.11) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 16 ($1.21) | $3.20 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 10 ($0.73) | $1.59 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 14 ($1.05) | $2.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 69 ($5.07) | $14 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 ($1.22) | $1.74 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 7 ($0.51) | $1.94 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in George (South Africa) is 60% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,749 ($494) | $1,488 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,100 ($374) | $1,199 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,141 ($84) | $141 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 3,952 ($289) | $982 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 2,996 ($219) | $815 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 475 ($35) | $124 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 612 ($45) | $44 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,342 ($391) | $303 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,554 ($114) | $130 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 74 ($5.40) | $9 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 22 ($1.60) | $27 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in George (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 663 ($49) | $47 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 437 ($32) | $41 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,050 ($77) | $82 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,051 ($77) | $82 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in George (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 296,101 ($21,687) | $24,752 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 ($0.98) | $0.69 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 493 ($36) | $61 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in George (South Africa) is 57% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 34 ($2.49) | $9 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 247 ($18) | $26 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 360 ($26) | $99 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 ($3.34) | $4.79 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 21 ($1.51) | $3.02 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 ($4.17) | $5.18 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 21 ($1.56) | $3.31 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 ($0.97) | $1.97 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 93 ($7) | $23 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in George (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 244 ($18) | $47 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 117 ($9) | $24 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 273 ($20) | $136 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 350 ($26) | $90 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 40 ($2.92) | $11 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 23 ($1.69) | $4.38 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 26 ($1.88) | $6 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,663 ($635) | $429 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.68 ($0.20) | $0.20 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 543 ($40) | $40 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 36 ($2.64) | $11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 381 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in George (South Africa) is 47% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,900
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,585
(R 35,296)
in George.
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