- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Australia
- Rustenburg
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rustenburg, South Africa compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 173 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 42 (AU$4.31) | AU$9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 35 (AU$3.54) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (AU$1.56) | AU$1.50 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (AU$3.64) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (AU$2.63) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 51 (AU$5.16) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 16 (AU$1.60) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 33 (AU$3.33) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (AU$1.57) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 97 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (AU$1.81) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (AU$0.94) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,767 (AU$894) | AU$1,271 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,399 (AU$652) | AU$2,559 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,566 (AU$160) | AU$645 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$1,290 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | AU$860 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 400 (AU$41) | AU$215 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,103 (AU$112) | AU$55 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,636 (AU$677) | AU$668 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,167 (AU$119) | AU$100 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 68 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 24 (AU$2.43) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 2,275 (AU$232) | AU$100 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 285 (AU$29) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,140 (AU$116) | AU$90 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,217 (AU$124) | AU$150 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 67% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,000 (AU$30,590) | AU$25,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (AU$1.33) | AU$1.31 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 600 (AU$61) | AU$20 | + 206% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 8% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 292 (AU$30) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 62 (AU$6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (AU$2.87) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 38 (AU$3.87) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (AU$2.99) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (AU$1.83) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 90 (AU$9) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 341 (AU$35) | AU$47 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 103 (AU$11) | AU$33 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 610 (AU$62) | AU$100 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 47 (AU$4.76) | AU$16 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (AU$2.70) | AU$5.00 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 19 (AU$1.96) | AU$4.00 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 4,000 (AU$408) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.98 (AU$0.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 741 (AU$76) | AU$52 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (AU$4.04) | AU$20 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.10197
AUD
/
ZAR
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$4,000
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$3,787
(R 37,138)
in Rustenburg.
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