Cost of living in George, South Africa compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in George (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 84 ($7) | $15 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 55 ($4.22) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 ($2.29) | $3.69 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 ($0.88) | $0.92 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 ($1.89) | $3.00 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 13 ($1.01) | $4.83 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 74 ($5.70) | $5.08 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 14 ($1.06) | $2.55 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 10 ($0.74) | $1.93 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 ($1.68) | $2.07 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 64 ($4.98) | $14 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 ($1.29) | $1.77 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 6 ($0.47) | $2.24 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in George (South Africa) is 57% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,706 ($441) | $1,364 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,826 ($373) | $1,014 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,426 ($187) | $121 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,025 ($311) | $876 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 2,996 ($231) | $651 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 475 ($37) | $137 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 421 ($33) | $44 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,018 ($388) | $341 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,637 ($126) | $133 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 62 ($4.76) | $9 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 60 ($4.67) | $30 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in George (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 599 ($46) | $42 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 421 ($32) | $39 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 969 ($75) | $82 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 988 ($76) | $74 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in George (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 281,901 ($21,784) | $22,529 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 ($1.00) | $0.61 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 475 ($37) | $62 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in George (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 42 ($3.27) | $8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 247 ($19) | $6.00 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 324 ($25) | $140 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 41 ($3.17) | $4.79 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 21 ($1.61) | $3.09 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 59 ($4.55) | $4.63 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 ($1.75) | $2.85 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 ($1.02) | $1.83 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 82 ($6) | $18 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in George (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 243 ($19) | $44 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 110 ($8) | $23 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 273 ($21) | $158 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 355 ($27) | $82 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 40 ($3.08) | $9 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 21 ($1.60) | $4.14 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 27 ($2.08) | $5.72 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 4,330 ($335) | $224 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.68 ($0.21) | $0.20 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 489 ($38) | $49 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 36 ($2.82) | $10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 250 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in George (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,300
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,371
(R 30,680)
in George.
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