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) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 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.