- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Egypt
- Benoni
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benoni, South Africa compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benoni (South Africa) is 123% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 66 (E£ 92) | E£ 61 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 46 (E£ 64) | E£ 48 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 53 (E£ 74) | E£ 25 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (E£ 16) | E£ 10 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 28 (E£ 39) | E£ 11 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14 (E£ 19) | E£ 6 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 61 (E£ 85) | E£ 27 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (E£ 26) | E£ 13 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 12 (E£ 16) | E£ 3.74 | + 332% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (E£ 28) | E£ 9 | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 76 (E£ 106) | E£ 89 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (E£ 23) | E£ 9 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (E£ 12) | E£ 2.71 | + 359% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Benoni (South Africa) is 146% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,748 (E£ 12,224) | E£ 4,450 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,569 (E£ 7,782) | E£ 2,577 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 845 (E£ 1,181) | E£ 218 | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,412 (E£ 11,754) | E£ 2,526 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,785 (E£ 6,686) | E£ 1,181 | + 466% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 922 (E£ 1,288) | E£ 512 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 318 (E£ 444) | E£ 443 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,143 (E£ 5,789) | E£ 5,512 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,533 (E£ 2,142) | E£ 1,699 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 142 (E£ 198) | E£ 64 | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 26 (E£ 37) | E£ 19 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Benoni (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 752 (E£ 1,051) | E£ 645 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 446 (E£ 623) | E£ 599 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (E£ 1,118) | E£ 1,046 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 798 (E£ 1,115) | E£ 720 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 294% | |||
| Transportation in Benoni (South Africa) is 294% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 298,467 (E£ 417,073) | E£ 507,909 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 12 (E£ 17) | E£ 3.02 | + 477% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,500 (E£ 2,096) | E£ 109 | + 1823% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 77 (E£ 107) | E£ 21 | + 414% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Benoni (South Africa) is 178% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 208 (E£ 291) | E£ 24 | + 1101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 142 (E£ 198) | E£ 76 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 324 (E£ 453) | E£ 112 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 38 (E£ 53) | E£ 30 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (E£ 35) | E£ 30 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 49 (E£ 68) | E£ 27 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 19 (E£ 26) | E£ 13 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 11 (E£ 16) | E£ 12 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 54 (E£ 76) | E£ 39 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Benoni (South Africa) is 47% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 263 (E£ 368) | E£ 119 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 122 (E£ 170) | E£ 73 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 318 (E£ 444) | E£ 283 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 456 (E£ 637) | E£ 233 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 43 (E£ 60) | E£ 52 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 19 (E£ 27) | E£ 24 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 27 (E£ 38) | E£ 19 | + 97% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | E£ 2,268 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 322 (E£ 450) | E£ 394 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (E£ 56) | E£ 26 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 510 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.397
EGP
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Benoni (South Africa) is 156% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 33,258
(R 23,800)
in Benoni
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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