Cost of living in George (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Food in George (South Africa) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||
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George (South Africa) | Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
R 102 (197₴) | - | - |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
R 53 (103₴) | - | - |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
R 35 (67₴) | - | - |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
R 12 (24₴) | - | - |
12 eggs, large | ||
R 24 (47₴) | - | - |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
R 13 (24₴) | - | - |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
R 56 (108₴) | - | - |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
R 16 (32₴) | - | - |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
R 10 (19₴) | - | - |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
R 14 (28₴) | - | - |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
R 71 (137₴) | - | - |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
R 17 (33₴) | - | - |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
R 8 (15₴) | - | - |
Housing in George (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||
George (South Africa) | Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
R 6,749 (13,027₴) | 1,644₴ | 692% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
R 5,100 (9,846₴) | - | - |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
R 1,141 (2,202₴) | - | - |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
R 4,063 (7,842₴) | - | - |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
R 2,996 (5,783₴) | - | - |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
R 475 (917₴) | - | - |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
R 612 (1,182₴) | - | - |
40” flat screen TV | ||
R 5,342 (10,312₴) | - | - |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
R 1,554 (2,999₴) | - | - |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
R 74 (142₴) | - | - |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
R 175 (338₴) | - | - |
Clothes in George (South Africa) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||
George (South Africa) | Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
R 691 (1,333₴) | - | - |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
R 437 (844₴) | - | - |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
R 1,012 (1,953₴) | - | - |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
R 1,051 (2,029₴) | - | - |
Transportation in George (South Africa) is 63% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||
George (South Africa) | Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
R 296,101 (571,586₴) | - | - |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
R 13 (26₴) | - | - |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
R 493 (952₴) | 100₴ | 852% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
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Personal Care in George (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||
George (South Africa) | Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
R 34 (66₴) | 30₴ | 119% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
R 247 (476₴) | - | - |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
R 358 (691₴) | - | - |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
R 46 (88₴) | - | - |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
R 21 (40₴) | - | - |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
R 57 (110₴) | - | - |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
R 21 (41₴) | - | - |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
R 13 (26₴) | - | - |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
R 104 (201₴) | - | - |
Entertainment in George (South Africa) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||
George (South Africa) | Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
R 269 (520₴) | - | - |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
R 128 (248₴) | - | - |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
R 273 (527₴) | - | - |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
R 350 (676₴) | - | - |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
R 40 (77₴) | - | - |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
R 23 (44₴) | - | - |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
R 26 (49₴) | - | - |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
R 8,663 (16,724₴) | - | - |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
R 2.68 (5.18₴) | - | - |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
R 543 (1,047₴) | - | - |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
R 37 (71₴) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 6,381₴
(R 3,305)
in George
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,900₴
in Alchevs'k.