- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Australia
- Rustenburg
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rustenburg, South Africa compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 143 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 42 (AU$4.42) | AU$9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (AU$3.58) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (AU$1.57) | AU$1.50 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 34 (AU$3.65) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (AU$1.85) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 53 (AU$5.61) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 16 (AU$1.70) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (AU$2.52) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (AU$1.65) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 135 (AU$14) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (AU$1.82) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (AU$1.07) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,702 (AU$924) | AU$1,271 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,088 (AU$753) | AU$2,559 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,579 (AU$168) | AU$645 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 40,000 (AU$4,249) | AU$1,290 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 20,000 (AU$2,125) | AU$860 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 6,200 (AU$659) | AU$215 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,100 (AU$117) | AU$55 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 7,600 (AU$807) | AU$668 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,200 (AU$127) | AU$100 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 68 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,683 (AU$179) | AU$100 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 390 (AU$41) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,360 (AU$144) | AU$90 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,388 (AU$147) | AU$150 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 43% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 235,590 (AU$25,026) | AU$25,000 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (AU$1.46) | AU$1.31 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 475 (AU$50) | AU$20 | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 131 (AU$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (AU$5.84) | AU$15 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 500 (AU$53) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 326 (AU$35) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 49 (AU$5.15) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 27 (AU$2.83) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 37 (AU$3.90) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (AU$3.15) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (AU$1.86) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (AU$8) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 358 (AU$38) | AU$47 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 108 (AU$11) | AU$33 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (AU$53) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 683 (AU$73) | AU$100 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 41 (AU$4.38) | AU$16 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 24 (AU$2.51) | AU$5.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 19 (AU$1.97) | AU$4.00 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.99 (AU$0.21) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 400 (AU$42) | AU$52 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (AU$4.20) | AU$20 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rustenburg (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$4,637
(R 43,656)
in Rustenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$4,000
in Albury.
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